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The Constitution Of Islamic Republic Of Pakistan QUESTION #9348
Question 1
Article 10(4) places a ceiling on preventive detention without Review Board review at:
  • One month
  • Two months
  • Three months✔️
  • Six months
Correct Answer Explanation
Article 10(4) provides that no law providing for preventive detention shall authorize detention beyond three months unless the appropriate Review Board has reviewed the case and reported sufficient cause. The original one-month period was increased to three months by the Constitution (Third Amendment) Act, 1975.