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As a consequence of the unanimous judgment of the Supreme Court in Begum Nusrat Bhutto Vs Chief of Army Staff case, Chief of Army Staff General Zia's act of ousting Bhutto from power was declared to be valid in the name:

Correct answer: D. State necessityConstitutional Law & Civil Rights

  • A. Constitutional supremacy
  • B. Fundamental right
  • C. High treason
  • D. State necessityConstitutional Law & Civil Rights

Explanation

In Begum Nusrat Bhutto v. Chief of Army Staff, General Zia’s takeover was validated under the doctrine of state necessity. It was not treated as constitutional supremacy, a fundamental right, or high treason.

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