The writ of Habeas Corpus is a legal order in which a person under arrest or in prison must be brought before a court. It is used to challenge the legality of a person's detention. If the detention is found to be unlawful, the court will order the person's release. Therefore, it directly guarantees personal freedom by preventing illegal detention.
The personal freedom is guaranteed by which writ ? Mandamus Quo warranto Certiorari Habeas corpus
Asked in Junior Legal Officer 2019 · Topic: Fundamental Rights (Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) and Writ Jurisdiction)
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