Which court has original jurisdiction to enforce Fundamental Rights when a question of public importance is involved?
Correct answer: D. The Supreme Court under Article 184(3)
- A. A High Court under Article 199
- B. A civil court under the Constitution
- C. The Federal Shariat Court under Article 203D
- D. The Supreme Court under Article 184(3)
Explanation
Article 184(3) gives the Supreme Court original jurisdiction in matters involving a question of public importance relating to the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. High Courts exercise their constitutional writ jurisdiction under Article 199.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Constitutional Law
The Constitution defines the powers and relationships of the legislature, executive and judiciary, while establishing federalism, provincial autonomy and the legal framework of the state. Coverage includes fundamental rights, principles of policy, constitutional offices, judicial review, emergency provisions, elections and the procedure for constitutional amendments, with attention to Pakistan’s constitutional structure.
Practise Constitutional Law
377 free Constitutional Law MCQs from Law and Constitution, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Law and Constitution questions like this
Law and Constitution is on 2 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More Constitutional Law questions
Which constitutional provision makes the Principles of Policy generally non-justiciable in Pakistan?
Under the Constitution of Pakistan, which institution has the power to make laws for the Federation on matters within the Federal Legislative List?
Which body is established to regulate relations between the Federation and the provinces on matters listed in the Constitution?
Which statement correctly describes the Senate of Pakistan?
Under Article 239 of the Constitution, a constitutional amendment bill generally requires what majority in each House of Parliament?
Who appoints the Prime Minister of Pakistan after the National Assembly elects the successful candidate?