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Which one of the following is issued by the court in case of an illegal detention of a person?
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- Habeas Corpus
- Mandamus
- Certiorari
- Quo Warranto
Correct Option: A
A writ of habeas corpus is a writ that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. The principle ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention—that is, detention lacking sufficient cause or evidence.