Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to sec

Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest?

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Habeas Corpus

Mandamus

Certiorari

Quo Warranto

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UPSC CDS-2 – 2016

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The writ issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest is Habeas Corpus.

Habeas Corpus is a Latin term meaning “You may have the body”. This writ is issued by a court to a person who has someone in custody, ordering them to bring the detained person before the court to determine if the detention is lawful. It is a crucial remedy against unlawful imprisonment or detention.

Mandamus is a command to a public official to perform a public duty. Certiorari is used to quash an order of a lower court or tribunal. Quo Warranto is used to challenge the legality of a person holding a public office. Only Habeas Corpus directly addresses the issue of unlawful detention and personal liberty.

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