With reference to the writ of 'Mandamus' in India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It literally translates to 'We Command'.
2. It can be issued against private individuals or private companies to perform their public duties.
3. It can be issued against a lower court or a tribunal.

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Statement 1 is correct as Mandamus literally means 'We Command'. Statement 2 is incorrect because Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or a private body; it is only issued against public officials, public bodies, corporations, lower courts, tribunals, or governments. Statement 3 is correct as it can be issued against lower courts or tribunals to perform their official duties.

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