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The writ of Habeas Corpus literally means:

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Correct answer: B.
1. 'Habeas Corpus' is Latin for 'you may have the body' (or 'you shall have the body'). 2. The writ is directed to the person having custody and asks him to produce the detenu and justify the detention. 3. 'We command' is Mandamus; 'by what authority' is Quo Warranto; 'to be more fully informed' is Certiorari. 4. Hence option B is the correct literal meaning. _Source: Constitution of India (Bare Act, updated to 105th Amendment Act 2021), Govt. of India Legislative Dept., Article 32 (writ of habeas corpus)_
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