Social Sciences, asked by hanumanmourya2455, 7 months ago

What do you mean by Writ of Habeas Corpus?

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A writ of habeas corpus is used to bring a prisoner or other detainee (e.g. institutionalized mental patient) before the court to determine if the person's imprisonment or detention is lawful. A habeas petition proceeds as a civil action against the State agent (usually a warden) who holds the defendant in custody.

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