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ARTICLE · 11 APRIL 2022

Writ Of Habeas Corpus vs. Sec. 97 Cr.P.C.

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The Writ of Habeas Corpus is a common-law writ, issued by a court or judge directing one who holds another in custody to produce the person before the court for some specified purpose.

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Vijay Pal Dalmia
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Sarthak Saxena
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By Vijay Pal Dalmia, Advocate
Supreme Court of India & Delhi High Court
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And Sarthak Saxena
mity Law School, Delhi
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The Writ of Habeas Corpus is a common-law writ, issued by a court or judge directing one who holds another in custody to produce the person before the court for some specified purpose. It is visualised as an effective means to provide a quick remedy to a person who has lost his personal liberty without any legal justification. Therefore, it cannot be used for complaining against past illegal detention.

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