Habeas Corpus is a Latin term meaning "to have the body of". This writ is a fundamental instrument for protecting individual liberty against arbitrary detention. When issued, it commands the detaining authority to produce the detained person before the court and justify the grounds of detention. If the detention is found to be unlawful, the court orders the release of the person.
A writ issued to secure the release of a person found to be detained illegally is
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2017 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) and Writ Jurisdiction)
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- Which one of the following is not a correct statement with reference to the Constitution of India?
- Match the following writs with their meanings: A. Habeas Corpus B. Mandamus C. Prohibition D. Certiorari E. Quo-Warranto i) Be more fully informed ii) By what authority iii) We command iv) Let us have the body v) Writ to Subordinate Courts
- Which one of the following is not applicable to a writ of Habeas Corpus?
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- Which of the following statements are correct regarding different writs? 1. Prohibition can be issued against Election Commission of India. 2. Mandamus cannot be issued against the Chief Justice of a High Court acting in judicial capacity. 3. Certiorari is issued on the ground of excess of jurisdiction. 4. Quo-Warranto cannot be issued in cases of ministerial office or private office.
- By this writ the Court secures the body of a person who has been imprisoned to be brought before itself:
- Match List I with List II : List I List II (a) Habeas (i) Re-examining Lower Court Corpus Writ records by Superior Court (b) Mandamus (ii) Exercising Power under Writ which authority (c) Certiorari (iii) Restricting officials to act Writ (d) Quo War‐ (iv) To produce in person ranto Writ Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
- Match the Latin terms given in Column I with corresponding meanings used in legal proceedings given in Column II and provide the correct answer from the options given below: Column I Column II 1. Actus Reus a. We command 2. Certiorari b. Guilty act 3. Habeas Corpus c. To be apprised 4. Mandamus d. You may have the body