Which one of the following writs is issued by the courts for release of a person unlawfully detained...........

Indian Polity Fundamental Rights

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Which one of the following writs is issued by the courts for release of a person unlawfully detained?

Qua Warranto

Prohibition

Habeas Corpus

Certiorari

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Explanation:

A writ of habeas corpus (which literally means to "produce the body") is a court order to a person or agency holding someone in custody (such as a warden) to deliver the imprisoned individual to the court issuing the order and to show a valid reason for that person's detention.