Under Section 491 of the Criminal Procedure Code, in which court can a writ of Habeas Corpus be submitted?

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According to Section 491 of the Cr.P.C., a writ of Habeas Corpus is filed in the High Court to ensure the protection of personal liberty. Other courts, such as District or Civil Courts, do not have the jurisdiction to entertain this writ under this section.

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