1(v)
Mr. Anand has been illegally detained by the police, and his family has not been able to meet him. The family members have approached the High Court for help. Which writ will the court issue in this case?
- (a)Habeas Corpus
- (b)Quo Warranto
- (c)Mandamus
- (d)Certiorari
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Habeas Corpus
Reason — Habeas Corpus means 'to have the body'. By issuing this writ, the High Court can order that a person who has been unlawfully detained be produced before it and released. It is therefore a safeguard for the personal freedom of a citizen.