Which of the following writs can be issued by the High Court or Supreme Court to secure the release of a person found to be unlawfully detained?

Mandamus
Certiorari
Habeas Corpus
Quo Warranto

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Answer:

Option C: Habeas Corpus

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Habeas Corpus”.

The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued to produce a person who has been detained, whether in prison or in private custody, before a court for inquiry into the legality of his detention.