Q.

The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is issued in the event of –

A. Los of property
B. Refund of excess taxes
C. Wrongful police detention
D. Violation of the freedom of speech
Answer» C. Wrongful police detention
Explanation: Habeas corpus means "you must present the person in court". It is a writ (legal action) which requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention, in other words, detention lacking sufficient cause or evidence.
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