Habeas Corpus Petition (Article 199 and Section 491 CrPC)
When someone is kept in custody without legal authority, or a person is missing and may be illegally detained, this petition asks the High Court to bring them before the court. A person is illegally detained, or a woman or child is held against their will.
When to use it
A person is illegally detained, or a woman or child is held against their will.
Tip
Urgency matters. State exact dates, places and names, and mention any police inaction.
What is a habeas corpus petition for?
When someone is kept in custody without legal authority, or a person is missing and may be illegally detained, this petition asks the High Court to bring them before the court.
When should I use it?
A person is illegally detained, or a woman or child is held against their will.
Which law does it rely on?
It relies on Article 199, Section 491 CrPC and is filed before: High Court.
What should I check before filing?
Urgency matters. State exact dates, places and names, and mention any police inaction. Every [VERIFY] point in the draft must be checked, and a qualified advocate must review the draft before it is filed.
Related drafts
Writ Petition (Article 199 of the Constitution)
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