The writ of Habeas Corpus, meaning 'to have the body', is issued to secure the release of a person who has been ______ detained.
- legally
- illegally
- temporarily
- preventively
Answer: illegally
Habeas Corpus: Issued to produce a detained person before court to examine legality of detention. Can be issued against public authorities AND private individuals. Available under Articles 32 & 226. Not issued if: (a) detention is lawful, (b) proceeding is for contempt of court/legislature, (c) detention by competent court. Primary safeguard against arbitrary arrest.