--(1) The court may-
----(a) make an order for the writ to issue; or
----(b) adjourn the application and give directions for notice to be given-
--------(i) to the person against whom the issue of the writ is sought; and
--------(ii) to such other person as the judge may direct.
--(2) The court may also order that the person restrained be released.
--(3) Such an order is sufficient warrant to any person for the release of the person under restraint.
--(4) On making an order for the writ to issue the court office must give directions as to the date and place of hearing.
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