Question

Which of the following phrases is the correct translation of 'Habeas Corpus'?

• A. ‘We command’
• B. 'You may have the body'
• C. 'By what warrant?'
• D. 'The body of law'

Answer 1

The correct option is B 'You may have the body'

Habeas Corpus is one of the writs which can be issued by the Supreme Court and the High Courts to protect fundamental rights. Habeas Corpus means "You may have the body", and it can be issued to anyone who is suspected of having illegally detained a person.