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According to which article 'High Court' shall not exercise any jurisdiction under Article 199 in relation to any 'area in which the Armed Forces of Pakistan are, for the time being, acting in aid of civil power'?

Correct answer: B. Article 245

  • A. Article 240
  • B. Article 245
  • C. Article 199
  • D. Article 200Legal

Explanation

Article 245(4) restricts a High Court from exercising Article 199 jurisdiction in an area where the Armed Forces are acting in aid of civil power. Article 199 states the writ jurisdiction itself, but Article 245 creates this specific limitation.

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