What principle was established by the Supreme Court in Nusrat Bhutto case?

  • A. Doctrine of Basic Structure
  • B. Doctrine of Necessity
  • C. Separation of Powers
  • D. Judicial Review

Explanation

In the Nusrat Bhutto case, the Supreme Court applied the Doctrine of Necessity to validate the military takeover on grounds of state necessity. This doctrine was later heavily criticised for legitimising extra-constitutional interventions.

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