Differentiate between mandamus writ and quo …

The Writ of Quo Warranto: The writ of Quo Warranto is issued to an individual who has usurped a public office. He is asked through that writ about his right to hold the said office. This writ is issued only when there is no other way out for remedying the grievances. Moreover, it can be issued only for a public office and not for the office of any private organization. In reply to such a writ the officer concerned has to legally prove his right to hold that office, otherwise, court can get the office vacated.

The Writ of Mandamus: The writ of mandamus is issued by the Supreme Court to a lower court, an official or an association. The aim of this writ is to protect the right of the petitioner and to get some public duty done by that authority to whom the writ is issued. The Supreme Court can issue this writ only for protecting the Fundamental Rights but the High Courts are empowered to issue it for other purposes also in addition to safeguarding the Fundamental Rights.