Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest?

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Q: 94 (CDS-II/2016)

Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court to secure the freedom of a person upon unlawful arrest?

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Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-II

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{'habeas corpus': [6, 0, 1, 3], 'supreme court': [12, 1, 4, 14], 'unlawful arrest': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'writs': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'quo warranto': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'freedom': [1, 1, 2, 2], 'certiorari': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

The correct answer is option 1: Habeas Corpus.

Habeas Corpus is a Latin term that translates to "produce the body". This writ is issued by the Supreme Court to protect the freedom of an individual who has been unlawfully arrested or detained. The purpose of a Habeas Corpus writ is to inquire about the validity and legality of the detention.

Option 2, Mandamus, is a writ that is issued by the court to a public official or government body, compelling them to perform a specific duty that is required by law. It is generally used when there is a failure or refusal to act by a public authority.

Option 3, Certiorari, is a writ that is issued by a higher court, like the Supreme Court, to a lower court, directing them to send up the records of a case for review. It is used when there may have been an error of law or procedure in the lower court`s decision.

Option 4, Quo Warranto, is a writ that is used to challenge the authority or right of a person or corporation to hold a public office or position of power. It is essentially an inquiry into the legality of someone holding a particular office or position.

Therefore, while all the writs

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