Habeas corpus ad subjiciendum

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002383",
  "term": "Habeas corpus ad subjiciendum",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A writ, issued by a court, requiring a person holding another in custody to produce the prisoner in court and show a valid legal reason for the detention. This legal action challenges the lawfulness of a person's imprisonment or detention. It is a fundamental safeguard against arbitrary arrest and unlawful imprisonment, enshrined in many legal systems.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/habeas-corpus-ad-subjiciendum/"
}