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Special court announced death sentence of General Pervaiz musharraf of 17the Dec 2019 under which article?

Correct answer: D. Article 6

  • A. Article 4
  • B. Article 7
  • C. Article 9
  • D. Article 6

Explanation

Article 6 defines and penalises high treason for abrogating, subverting, suspending or holding the Constitution in abeyance. The Special Court’s proceedings against General Musharraf were therefore based on Article 6, not the general fundamental-rights provisions in Articles 4, 7 or 9.

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