Which writ is issued by a higher court to secure the release of a person who has been detained unlawfully?

💡 Solution & Explanation

Habeas Corpus is a constitutional writ issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to protect personal liberty by ordering the production of an illegally detained person before the court to secure their release. Other writs like Mandamus compel public officials to perform legal duties, while Certiorari deals with quashing lower court orders. Fundamental rights enforcement through writs under Article 32 is a cornerstone of Indian constitutional law.