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The writ of _______ is issued to produce a person who is detained in prison or private custody before the court.

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Mandamus
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Certiorari
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Habeas Corpus
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Quo-Warranto
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Solution

The correct option is C Habeas Corpus
The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued to produce a person who is detained in prison or private custody before the court. The court decides whether the detention is on legal grounds and delivers its verdict.

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