Multiple choice general knowledge

What is this writ? Court ordering person A to product person B in court and let the court know under which authority person A detained person B?

  1. Mandamus

  2. Certiorari

  3. Habeus corpus

  4. Quo warranto
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Explanation

Habeas Corpus (Latin for 'you may have the body') is a writ through which a court can order a person who has detained another to produce the detainee before the court and show the legal authority for the detention. Mandamus commands performance, Certiorari quashes orders, and Quo Warranto challenges authority.

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