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‘Habeas Corpus’ literally means-
A
To prohibit
B
To command
C
To have the body of
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Habeas Corpus is a Latin word meaning which literally means ‘to have the body of’. It is an order issued by the court to a person who has detained another person, to produce the body of the latter before it. The court then examines the cause and legality of detention.

Detailed explanation-2: -Habeas corpus – literally means ‘to have a body’ 2. Mandamus – command a public authority to perform his public duty. 3.

Detailed explanation-3: -a writ ordering a prisoner to be brought before a judge. synonyms: writ of habeas corpus. type of: judicial writ, writ. (law) a legal document issued by a court or judicial officer. the civil right to obtain a writ of habeas corpus as protection against illegal imprisonment.

Detailed explanation-4: -’Habeas Corpus’ literally means “to have a body of”. This writ is used to release a person who has been unlawfully detained or imprisoned.

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