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You are a lawyer, and your friend has been missing for a few days now. After enquiry, you suspect this could be a case of enmity over business feud. You explain about a writ which although not suited to the issue could work to bring your friend back. Which of the following writs can be helpful to the family?

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Mandamus
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Habeas Corpus
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Quo Warranto
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Prohibition
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Solution

The correct option is B Habeas Corpus
The Supreme Court and the High Court can issue the writ of Habeas Corpus to someone who is suspected of illegally detaining a person. The person, against whom the writ has been issued, needs to present the detainee in court and explain the circumstances of the detention. If it is discovered that the detainment was illegal, the person is set free unconditionally.

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