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What is a writ of Habeas Corpus?
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
Habeas Corpus literally means 'you may have the body'. It is an order issued by a court to a person who has detained another, requiring that the detained person be produced before the court so that the lawfulness of the detention can be examined. If the detention is found to be unlawful the person is set free.
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Explanation
It is one of the five writs issued for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
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