Multiple choice

The right to freedom from illegal detention is secured through the writ of

  1. mandamus

  2. prohibition

  3. quo warranto

  4. habeas corpus
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Explanation

Habeas corpus (Latin for 'you may have the body') is the writ that protects against illegal detention. It compels law enforcement authorities to produce a detained person before a court and justify the detention. Mandamus directs officials to perform duties; prohibition prevents lower courts from exceeding jurisdiction; quo warranto challenges unlawful holding of office.

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