Indian Polity · Polity
Regarding the writ of Habeas Corpus, choose the INCORRECT statement from the options given below:
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- 1Habeas Corpus safeguards the personal liberty not only of citizens but also of foreign nationals within Indian territory.
- 2A writ of Habeas Corpus is not to be entertained when a person is committed to judicial or public custody by a competent court.
- 3A petition of Habeas Corpus lies solely against executive authorities and is not available against private individuals.✓
- 4A Habeas Corpus petition cannot be dismissed by the court merely on the ground of imperfect or technically flawed pleadings.
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A petition of Habeas Corpus lies solely against executive authorities and is not available against private individuals.
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