Which of the following writ can be issued against usurpation of public office?
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Quo Warranto is the writ issued to question the authority by which a person holds a public office. It literally means 'by what authority?' If someone is occupying a public office without legal authority, any person (not just the affected party) can seek quo warranto to challenge the usurpation.