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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 881

Q881

A proceeding under Article-226 in case of detention of a person is a-

A.
Civil proceeding
B.
Criminal proceeding
Answer
C.
Judicial proceeding
D.
Statutory proceeding

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Article-226 of Indian constitution gives the authority to High Courts to issue writs in case of violation of Fundamental Rights and other legal rights. In case of illegal detention of a person, court issues Habeas corpus writ whicsh is part of criminal proceeding.