The writ, Habeas Corpus is not issued where the detention is lawful, ___________.

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The proceeding is for contempt of a legislature or a court

Detention is by a competent court

Detention is outside the jurisdiction of the court

All of these

answer is D.

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The Supreme Court and High Court have the authority to issue writs of habeas corpus. Habeas corpus literally translates as "to have the body." The court has issued an injunction requiring the person who has been held against their will to appear before the judge. It serves as a safeguard against the person's incarceration. The writ, however, cannot be issued when
1. Detention is legal.
2. It is outside the jurisdiction of the court.
3. Detention is for contempt of court or legislature.
4. Detention is by the final judgment of the court.

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