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SUPREME COURT ACT 1933 - SECT 34B

Habeas corpus and prerogative orders

    (1)     The Supreme Court has power to grant any relief by way of a habeas corpus order or prerogative order.

    (2)     In this section:

"habeas corpus order" means an order the relief under which is in the nature of, and to the same effect as, relief by way of a writ of habeas corpus.

"prerogative order" means an order the relief under which is in the nature of, and to the same effect as, relief by way of—

        (a)     a writ of mandamus, prohibition or certiorari; or

        (b)     an information in the nature of quo warranto .

"relief" includes remedy.



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