A citizen of India is arrested and detained without trial. Which of the following writs should he invoke in the Court to secure freedom?

Quo Warranto

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Certiorari

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Mandamus

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Habeas Corpus

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Solution

The correct option is D Habeas Corpus
If a citizen of India is arrested and detained without trial then the Habeas Corpus should be invoked.
It means 'to have the body.' By issuing such a writ, the High Court or the Supreme Court can get the body of any person released if it has been unlawfully detained by any person or group of persons or by the State. This writ is thus a great safeguard for the personal freedom of a citizen.

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79. Which of the statements given above is/are correct with reference to writs issued by the Supreme Court and High Courts in India?

1. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued against public authorities only.

2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued against a private individual or body.

3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued only against judicial and quasi-judicial authorities.

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