A writ of habeas corpus requires officials to justify the incarceration of a prisoner, preventing abuse of power. The phrase means “holding the body” and is a legal right in many nations, including the US. The state must hold a hearing to demonstrate legal jurisdiction or release the prisoner. It can be suspended in times […]
A writ petition is a legal document that requests a court to order a lower court or government agency to perform or refrain from doing something. It is only appropriate when the court or agency has a legal obligation. The petition is initiated with an alternative mandamus petition, and the defendant must appear in court […]
