Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court of India when a person is imprisoned without procedure established by law, to produce him in a court and to submit the cause of imprisonment ?

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Q: 91 (CDS-I/2005)
Which one of the following writs is issued by the Supreme Court of India when a person is imprisoned without procedure established by law, to produce him in a court and to submit the cause of imprisonment ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 2: Habeas Corpus.

Habeas Corpus is a Latin term which means "you shall have the body". It is a writ issued by a court to inquire into the legality of a person`s detention or imprisonment. In the context of the Supreme Court of India, when a person is imprisoned without due process or in violation of their fundamental rights, the court can issue a Habeas Corpus writ to produce the person in court and determine the cause of their imprisonment.

Let`s briefly look at the other options for better understanding:

1) Certiorari: Certiorari is a writ issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal, requesting the lower court to send records of a particular case for review. It is used to correct errors of jurisdiction or law.

3) Mandamus: Mandamus is a writ issued by a court to a public official, asking them to perform their official duties. It is used to compel public authorities to carry out their legal obligations.

4) Prohibition: Prohibition is a writ issued by a higher court to a lower court, directing the lower court to stop proceedings in a particular case. It is used to prevent an inferior court from exceeding its jurisdiction.

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