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Judiciary And Constitutional Doctrines
What principle was established by the Supreme Court in the Nusrat Bhutto case?
Explanation and memory cue
The Supreme Court of Pakistan established the 'Doctrine of Necessity' in the Nusrat Bhutto case, allowing the validation of extra-constitutional actions taken in the interest of state necessity. This doctrine was used to justify the military takeover by General Zia-ul-Haq.