A tribal woman of Rajasthan sends a telegram to the Supreme Court that the Police has kept her in unlawful custody Which of the following writs should be issued by the Supreme Court to provide a suitable remedy to her ?

Habeas Corpus

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Mandamus

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Certiorari

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Quo warranto

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Solution

The correct option is C Habeas Corpus
It means 'to have the body.' The Supreme Court or the High Court can get the body of any person released if it has been unlawfully detained by any person or by the State. It is a safeguard for the personal freedom of a citizen.

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