Which one of the following writs means you may have the body ?

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Q: 79 (CDS-I/2022)

Which one of the following writs means ‘you may have the body’ ?

question_subject: 

Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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0,188,17,188,8,4,5

keywords: 

{'habeas corpus': [6, 0, 1, 3], 'writs': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'body': [27, 3, 23, 37], 'quo warranto': [0, 0, 0, 4], 'certiorari': [0, 0, 0, 2]}

The correct answer is option 1, Habeas Corpus.

Habeas Corpus is a Latin term that translates to "you may have the body." It is a writ (legal document) that is used to bring a person who is detained or imprisoned before a court. The purpose of the writ is to determine whether the person`s detention is lawful or if they are being held without proper justification.

Option 2, Mandamus, is a writ that is used to order a government official or entity to perform a specific duty that they are legally obligated to do.

Option 3, Certiorari, is a writ that is used to seek a review of a lower court`s decision by a higher court.

Option 4, Quo Warranto, is a writ that is used to challenge a person`s right to hold a public office or position.

In summary, while all of the options are types of writs, only option 1, Habeas Corpus, specifically means "you may have the body" and is used for the purpose of challenging the legality of a person`s detention or imprisonment.