Concept:Writs are legal orders issued by courts to enforce fundamental rights. Among the given options, only Severability is not a writ; it is a legal doctrine.
Explanation:The five types of writs recognized under Article 32 and Article 226 of the Indian Constitution are:
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Habeas Corpus – "You may have the body" – issued to release a person unlawfully detained.
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Mandamus – "We Command" – issued to compel performance of a public duty.
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Prohibition – "To Prohibit" – issued to stop an inferior court from exceeding its jurisdiction.
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Certiorari – "To be certified" – issued to quash an order of an inferior court or tribunal.
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Quo Warranto – "What is your authority?" – issued to restrain a person from holding a public office without entitlement.
Among the options, Mandamus, Habeas Corpus, and Certiorari are writs. Severability is a provision in a contract or legislation that allows the rest to remain valid even if a part is struck down. Hence, it is not a writ.
Answer:Severability