Consider the following statements regarding the writ of Habeas Corpus under the Indian Constitution: 1. It literally means to have the body of a detained person. 2. It can be issued against private individuals as well as public authorities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Habeas corpus is a powerful remedy against illegal detention, meaning to have the body of an individual brought before the court. It protects personal liberty under Article 21 and is issued against both public authorities and private individuals who detain someone unlawfully. Incorrect alternatives fail to recognize its wide scope covering private wrongful confinement. Article 32 empowers the Supreme Court to issue this writ for enforcing fundamental rights.