[Solved] A writ issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens is known as –

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Q.	A writ issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court to protect the fundamental rights of the citizens is known as –
A.	Mandamus
B.	Quo Warranto
C.	Certiorari
D.	Habeas Corpus
Answer» D. Habeas Corpus
Explanation: Right to constitutional remedies empowers the citizens to move a court of law in case of any denial of the fundamental rights.This procedure of asking the courts to preserve or safeguard the citizens' fundamental rights can be done in various ways. The courts can issue various kinds of writs. These writs are habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari. The Indian judiciary, in a number of cases has effectively resorted to the writ of habeas corpus to secure release of a person from illegal detention, thereby protecting their fundamental right of life and liberty.

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