Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest?
[amp_mcq option1=”Habeas Corpus” option2=”Mandamus” option3=”Certiorari” option4=”Quo Warranto” correct=”option1″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2016
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.