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Which among the following is considered as a 'judicial writ'?

AHabeus Corpus

BQuo Warranto

CCertiorari

DProhibition

Answer:

A. Habeus Corpus

Read Explanation:

'Habeas Corpus' literally means “to have a body of”. This writ is used to release a person who has been unlawfully detained or imprisoned. By virtue of this writ, the Court directs the person so detained to be brought before it to examine the legality of his detention.


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In the context of the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court in India, which of the following statements are accurate according to the provisions in the Indian Constitution?

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