Consider the following statements regarding the writ of Habeas Corpus under the Constitution of India: (i) It is a remedy available to every person who is confined without legal justification (ii) The power to issue this

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · December 2016
Consider the following statements regarding the writ of Habeas Corpus under the Constitution of India: (i) It is a remedy available to every person who is confined without legal justification (ii) The power to issue this writ is available only to the Supreme Court (iii) The writ cannot be issued against a private person (iv) The words Habeas Corpus literally mean 'to have the body'. Select the false statements from the options given below
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (i).

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Constitution of India

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