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    Question

    Which of the following cases is also known as “Habeas

    Corpus Case”?
    A ADM Jabalpur vs Shivkant Shukla Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B State of Punjab vs Ajaib Singh Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D K. S Puttuswamy and Anr Vs. Union of India. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ADM Jabalpur vs Shivkant Shukla also known as the Habeas Corpus case ADM Jabalpur v. Shivkant Shukla  case is a  landmark decision  of the  Supreme Court of India  pertaining to Habeas corpus case. This controversial judgment of P.N. Bhagwati was decreed during  the Emergency  from 25 June 1975 to 21 March 1977, a person's right to not be unlawfully detained (i.e. habeas corpus) can be suspended. Justice Khanna was the only one who gave dissenting opinion and this case was later overruled in the case of Justice K. S. Puttuswamy (Retd.) and Anr. vs Union Of India And Ors. (Right to Privacy verdict) delivered by a nine judge, constitutional bench of the Supreme court. State of Punjab vs Ajaib Singh- In this case the right of accused against detention was infringed and thus the victim was provided compensation as constitutional remedy   Maneka Gandhi Vs Union of India- In the case of Maneka Gandhi, the scope of Article 21 was increased largely. The concept of golden triangle was also evolved in this case.

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