Writ of Quo Warranto

IN THE HIGH COURT OF THE [courtName] Writ Petition (Civil) No. _____ of 2024 IN THE MATTER OF: [petitionerName] ... Petitioner VERSUS [respondentName] ... Respondent WRIT PETITION UNDER ARTICLE 226 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA FOR ISSUANCE OF A WRIT OF QUO WARRANTO MOST RESPECTFULLY SHOWETH: 1. That the Petitioner is a citizen of India and is interested in the proper functioning of public offices. 2. That the Respondent is holding the public office of [publicOffice] since [date]. 3. That the Respondent is not qualified to hold the said office as per [rules/law]. 4. That the appointment of the Respondent is illegal and void-ab-initio. 5. That the Respondent has no legal authority to continue in the said office. PRAYER: It is, therefore, most respectfully prayed that this Hon'ble Court may be pleased to: 1. Issue a Writ of Quo Warranto calling upon the Respondent to show under what authority he/she is holding the office of [publicOffice]; 2. Oust the Respondent from the said office if no valid authority is shown; 3. Pass any other order as this Hon'ble Court may deem fit and proper. PETITIONER VERIFICATION: Verified at [place] on this [date] that the contents of paragraphs 1 to 5 are true to my knowledge and belief.