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What is habeas corpus? As a writ |
| Answer» The Latin meaning of the word ‘Habeas Corpus’ is ‘To have the body of.’ This writ is used to enforce the fundamental right of individual liberty against unlawful detention. Through\xa0Habeas Corpus, Supreme Court/High Court orders one person who has arrested another person to bring the body of the latter before the court.Facts about Habeas Corpus in India:\tThe Supreme Court or High Court can issue this writ against both private and public authorities.\tHabeas Corpus can not be issued in the following cases:\tWhen detention is lawfulWhen the proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a courtDetention is by a competent courtDetention is outside the jurisdiction of the court\t\t | |