History & Civics
Answer
The Writ of Habeas Corpus provides a remedy for a person who has been unlawfully held in prison or in police custody. This Writ may also be issued where a person has been detained by a private individual. The High Court commands that the person detained should be brought into Court. If the cause for his detention is found insufficient, he is at once unconditionally released.
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