Which of the following writs is issued to release a person who has been unlawfully detained?
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A.
Mandamus
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B.
Quo Warranto
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C.
Habeas Corpus
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D.
Certiorari
Correct Answer:
C. Habeas Corpus
Explanation:
The writ of Habeas Corpus, a Latin phrase meaning "to have the body," is the specific legal remedy used to protect an individual's personal liberty against unlawful detention. Under Articles 32 and 226 of the Indian Constitution, the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue this order to a detaining authority, requiring them to produce the person in court. If the court finds no legal justification for the confinement, it orders the individual's immediate release. Other writs like Mandamus (commanding a public duty), Quo Warranto (challenging the right to hold office), and Certiorari (quashing a lower court's order) do not specifically address the release of unlawfully detained persons.
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