In which of the following cases did Lord Wright observe that "the incalculable value of habeas corpus is that it enables the immediate determination of the applicant's freedom" ?
- AAttorney General for Hong Kong v. Ng Yuen Shiu (1983) 2 AC 629
- BBugdaycay v. Secretary of State for the Home Department (1987) AC 514
- CGreene v. Secretary of State for Home Affairs (1942) AC 284
- DAttorney General for New South Wales v. Trethowan (1932) AC 526
Solution & Step-by-step Explanation
In the celebrated English decision Greene v. Secretary of State for Home Affairs (1942) AC 284, Lord Wright observed that the incalculable and primary value of a writ of habeas corpus lies in its swift and immediate capacity to test and determine the legality of an individual's detention. This quote is heavily relied upon by Indian courts emphasizing personal liberty.