Q. With reference to the writ of ‘Habeas Corpus’, consider the following statements:
1.It is an order issued by the court to a person who has detained another person, to produce the body of the latter before it.
2.This writ can be issued against both public authorities as well as private individuals.
3.It can be issued where the detention is by a competent court or where the detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct. It literally means to have the body of.
Statement 2: Correct. It is the only writ that can be issued against private individuals to prevent illegal confinement.
Statement 3: Incorrect. It is also not issued if the detention is for contempt of a legislature or a court. It cannot be issued where the detention is by a competent court or where the detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
