In which situation can Quo Warranto be appropriate?

When a person illegally holds a public office

Quo Warranto literally asks by what authority a person holds a public office. It is used to examine whether the legal requirements for occupying a public office have been satisfied. If a person is appointed without the required qualification, procedure or statutory authority, the court may question that occupation and prevent an unlawful holder from continuing. Therefore, option C is correct. The writ is not meant to regulate ordinary private employment, a student’s examination or a farmer’s agricultural work, so options A, B and D are irrelevant. The key test is the combination of a public office and an alleged lack of lawful authority, rather than merely dissatisfaction with the office-holder or the quality of official performance.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: Right to Constitutional RemediesExpanding scope of rights.