Which among the following writs comes into the category of public litigation petition before High Court or Supreme Court?

A A challenge to elections of the office-bearersof a political party
B Against political interference
C Against the decision of Lower Court
D Against a general topic

Correct Answer: Against a general topic

Earlier, Article-32(1) which is right to move to Supreme Court was available only for those whose rights were violated. But later on by late 1980's Supreme Court has started entertaining matters in which interest of public at large is involved. Supreme Court through liberal interpretation of Article-32(1) said that anyone who is public spirited can approach to Supreme Court on behalf of those whose rights are violated. That was beginning of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India.
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Which of the following writs/ orders of the High Court/Supreme Court is sought to get an order of an authority quashed?
A Mandamus
B Certiorari
C Quo Warranto
D Habeas corpus
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A 3
B 4
C 5
D 6
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A Tk. 144
B Tk. 72
C Tk. 192
D Tk. 576
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A 2
B 3
C 5
D 6
The right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of fundamental rights including the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto are the parts of
A Fundamentals Rights
B Right to Constitutional Remedies
C Directive Principle
D Right to freedom
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A Anything of public interest
B A case brought by victim to court, involvingpublic interest
C A case brought by anyone to court involvingpublic interest
D A directive issued by Supreme Courtinvolving public interest
Which Article of the constitution empowers the High court to issue writs including habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition and quo warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights of the citizens and for any other purpose ?
A Article 226
B Article 227
C Article 228
D Article 229
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A Disputes between the states interse
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C Protection of Fundamental Rights
D Disputes between centre andthe State
______ writ is issued by a higher court (High Court or Supreme Court) when a lower court has considered a case going beyond its jurisdiction.
A Habeas Corpus
B Mandamus
C Prohibition
D Quo-Warranto
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A Mandamus
B Prohibition
C Quo Warranto
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