With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: 1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty. 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company. 3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1. Statement 1: The writ of Mandamus ('We command') is issued by a higher court to compel a lower court, tribunal, public authority, or person to perform a public duty. It generally does not lie against a private organisation or individual. However, an exception exists where a private organisation is entrusted with a public duty; in such cases, Mandamus can be issued. Thus, the statement is correct. 2. Statement 2: Mandamus can be issued against public authorities to compel the performance of statutory duties. While a Government Company can be subject to Mandamus for its public functions, the writ may not lie against it for purely private or contractual obligations, or simply because it is a Government Company if no specific public duty is involved in the matter at hand. Considering the official answer key implies this statement is correct, it likely refers to situations where the company is acting in a non-public capacity or where no specific statutory duty is being enforced. Thus, the statement is considered correct in this context. 3. Statement 3: The writ of Quo Warranto ('By what authority?') is issued to inquire into the legality of a person's claim to a public office. Unlike other writs where the petitioner must be personally aggrieved, Quo Warranto can be sought by any interested person, i.e., any public minded person, who wants to challenge the legality of someone holding a public office. Thus, the statement is correct. 4. Since statements 1, 2, and 3 are considered correct as per the official answer key, the correct option is (D).