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Select the option which is not a writ.

A
Habeas Corpus
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Mandamus
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C
Certiorari
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D
Revisory jurisdiction
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Solution

The correct option is D Revisory jurisdiction
Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Quo Warranto are the 5 writs that can be issued by the Supreme Court. Writs are constitutional remedies for the enforcement of fundamental rights. The Indian Constitution gives the Court the power to issue these under Article 32. Revisory jurisdiction is the power given to the courts to review any of their own decisions and rectify errors if needed.

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