SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN POLITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following writs is issued by the court in case of illegal detention of a person?
A
Mandamus
B
Certiorari
C
Habeas Corpus
D
Quo Warranto
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Correct Answer is Habeas Corpus. The Habeas Corpus writ is issued by the court for the redemption of an unlawfully detained person.

Detailed explanation-2: -Habeas Corpus: The principal aim of the writ is to ensure swift judicial review of alleged unlawful detention on liberty or freedom of the prisoner or detention .

Detailed explanation-3: -Even an illegal order of judicial remand cannot be termed as an illegal detention. Therefore, writ of habeas corpus cannot be issued, where the detention is authorised by the order of a Court of competent jurisdiction.

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