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Which of the writs can be issued by a High Court to direct a public officer or the Government not to…

A High Court can issue the writ of mandamus under Article 226 to command a public officer or the Government to perform a legal duty, including the duty not to enforce an…

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Which of the writs can be issued by a High Court to direct a public officer or the Government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional:-

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A High Court can issue the writ of mandamus under Article 226 to command a public officer or the Government to perform a legal duty, including the duty not to enforce an unconstitutional law, so "Mandamus" is correct. Prohibition ordinarily restrains an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction, certiorari quashes an adjudicatory decision, and quo warranto tests a person's right to hold a public office.

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