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Q · Fundamental RightsEasy · 45s
Which of these writs is issued by a court to secure the release of a person detained unlawfully?
TopicFundamental Rights
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyEasy
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Habeas Corpus literally means "to have the body of". It is a bulwark of individual liberty against arbitrary detention.
Final Answer: Option B — Habeas Corpus