In which court is writ of Habeas Corpus filed under section 491 of Cr.P.C?
Correct answer: B. High Court
- A. District Court
- B. High Court
- C. Civil Court
- D. Supreme Court
Explanation
Section 491 of the Code of Criminal Procedure empowers the High Court to issue directions in the nature of habeas corpus for the release of a person unlawfully or improperly detained. It is therefore not ordinarily filed as a section 491 proceeding in a District or Civil Court.
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