Habeas corpus
حبسِ بے جا / ہیبیس کارپس
Constitutional
Habeas corpus is an order of a High Court under Article 199(1)(b)(i) directing that a person in custody be brought before it, so that it can satisfy itself that he is not being held without lawful authority or in an unlawful manner.
What does Habeas corpus mean in plain words?
Article 199 lets a High Court make this order on the application of any person, not only the person held. The person must be in custody within the territorial jurisdiction of that High Court. The Constitution does not use the Latin name; it describes the order.
When will I hear Habeas corpus?
The family filed a habeas corpus petition when the police did not produce their son in court.
Which law covers Habeas corpus?
Article 199(1)(b)(i), Constitution of Pakistan 1973