Question

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?

Options

• Habeas Corpus

• Quo Warranto

• Mandamus

• Certiorari

Answer 1

Habeas Corpus

Explanation:

Habeas Corpus is a writ ordering the person or authority detaining someone to produce that person before the court and justify the detention. If the detention is found unlawful, the court directs immediate release.