Which one among the following writs literally means you may have the body?

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Q: 57 (CDS-II/2012)
Which one among the following writs literally means you may have the body?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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keywords: 

{'quo warranto': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'certiorari': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'writs': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'body': [27, 3, 23, 37], 'habeas': [3, 0, 0, 2], 'mandamus': [1, 0, 1, 0]}

The correct answer is option 2, Habeas corpus. The literal meaning of Habeas corpus is "you may have the body" in Latin.

Let`s now understand the other options to have a better understanding:

1. Certiorari: Certiorari is a writ that is issued by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court. It does not relate to the literal translation of "you may have the body."

2. Habeas corpus: Habeas corpus is a writ that is used to bring a person before a court, typically to determine if their detention is lawful. The literal translation of Habeas corpus from Latin is "you may have the body."

3. Mandamus: Mandamus is a writ that is issued by a court to compel a public official or a government agency to perform their duty or to correct an abuse of power. It does not relate to the literal translation of "you may have the body."

4. Quo warranto: Quo warranto is a writ that is used to inquire about the legal authority of a person to hold a public office. It does not relate to the literal translation of "you may have the body."

Therefore, the correct answer is option 2, Habeas