writ of mandamus
Manish Singh
(Expert) 25 August 2008
Mandamus can lie against police officer but its not necessary that it only lies against the police.
Tribhuwan Pandey
(Expert) 26 August 2008
Yes if your fundamental/legal rights are being effected by an order of the Police Officer. If such order finds wrong a mandamus can be issued against that order.
Murali Krishna
(Expert) 26 August 2008
Writs lie againt actions and inactions of State or its functionaries.
Writ of Mandamus lie against a police officer also against his actions or inactions with regard to his duty/function.