📌 Are you preparing for the HEC Law GAT, Civil Judiciary, ADPP, CSS, or other competitive exams?
Understanding the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 is crucial for success, especially Part VII – The Judicature (Articles 175–212) and Chapter 1 – The Courts.
This post provides 220+ solved multiple-choice questions (MCQs) designed to help you master key concepts related to the judiciary, courts, and constitutional law.
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✅ HEC LAW GAT (Graduate Assessment Test)
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📌 Table of Contents
✔️ Introduction
✔️ Part VII – The Judicature (Articles 175–212) Overview
✔️ Chapter 1 – The Courts (Key Articles & Concepts)
✔️ 220+ Most Important Solved MCQs (Download Link)
✔️ Expert Tips for Exam Preparation
✔️ Final Thoughts & Call to Action
📖 Part VII – The Judicature (Articles 175–212) Overview
The Judicature is an essential part of the Constitution of Pakistan, 1973, which governs the establishment, jurisdiction, and powers of courts.
👉 Key Articles Covered:
- Article 175 – Establishment and Jurisdiction of Courts
- Article 176 – Constitution of the Supreme Court
- Article 177 – Appointment of Supreme Court Judges
- Article 183 – Seat of the Supreme Court
- Article 184 – Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
- Article 185 – Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
- Article 190 – Execution of Supreme Court’s Decisions
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Solved MCQs on Article 175 of the Constitution of Pakistan (Judicature)
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Article 175: Establishment and Jurisdiction of Courts
1) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the establishment and jurisdiction of courts?
a) Article 173
b) Article 174
c) Article 175 ✅
d) Article 176
2) Which courts are established under Article 175(1) of the Constitution?
a) Supreme Court of Pakistan
b) High Courts for each province
c) High Court for Islamabad Capital Territory
d) All of the above ✅
3) Which High Court was included under Article 175 after the 18th Amendment?
a) Lahore High Court
b) Sindh High Court
c) Peshawar High Court
d) Islamabad High Court ✅
4) According to Article 175(2), how is the jurisdiction of courts determined?
a) By the Supreme Court
b) By Parliament only
c) By the Constitution or any law ✅
d) By the President of Pakistan
5) Article 175(3) states that the Judiciary shall be separated from the Executive within how many years from the commencement of the Constitution?
a) Ten years
b) Twelve years
c) Fourteen years ✅
d) Fifteen years
6) Which provision under Article 175(3) excludes certain persons from its application?
a) Persons involved in cybercrimes
b) Persons tried under anti-terrorism laws ✅
c) Persons involved in corruption cases
d) Persons tried under environmental protection laws
7) According to the explanation in Article 175, what does the term “sect” exclude?
a) Religious minorities
b) Any political party ✅
c) Any religious belief
d) Any criminal group
8) Which of the following is true about the jurisdiction of courts under Article 175(2)?
a) Courts can assume jurisdiction on their own
b) Courts only have jurisdiction as conferred by the Constitution or law ✅
c) Courts must get approval from Parliament before exercising jurisdiction
d) The jurisdiction of courts is unlimited
9) Which courts can be established under Article 175 besides the Supreme Court and High Courts?
a) Only Anti-Terrorism Courts
b) Only Banking and Taxation Courts
c) Any court established by law ✅
d) Only Civil and Criminal Courts
10) The Islamabad High Court was officially established under which amendment?
a) 12th Amendment
b) 14th Amendment
c) 17th Amendment
d) 18th Amendment ✅
Solved MCQs on Article 175A of the Constitution of Pakistan (Appointment of Judges)
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Article 175A: Appointment of Judges
11) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan deals with the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court, High Courts, and Federal Shariat Court?
a) Article 174
b) Article 175
c) Article 175A ✅
d) Article 176
12) What is the name of the body responsible for appointing judges under Article 175A?
a) Judicial Appointment Council
b) Judicial Commission of Pakistan ✅
c) Supreme Court Advisory Board
d) Federal Law Commission
13) Who is the Chairman of the Judicial Commission of Pakistan?
a) President of Pakistan
b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) Chief Justice of Pakistan ✅
d) Federal Minister for Law and Justice
14) How many senior judges of the Supreme Court are included in the Judicial Commission for appointing Supreme Court judges?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four ✅
d) Five
15) Which of the following is NOT a member of the Judicial Commission for Supreme Court judges?
a) Federal Minister for Law and Justice
b) Attorney-General for Pakistan
c) Prime Minister of Pakistan ✅
d) A Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court
16) Who nominates the Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court to be part of the Judicial Commission?
a) Chief Justice of Pakistan
b) Pakistan Bar Council ✅
c) Prime Minister of Pakistan
d) Attorney-General for Pakistan
17) Who appoints the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
a) President of Pakistan ✅
b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) Judicial Commission of Pakistan
d) The most senior judge of the Supreme Court automatically becomes Chief Justice
18) For appointing judges to a High Court, which additional members are included in the Judicial Commission?
a) Chief Justice of the respective High Court
b) The most senior judge of that High Court
c) Provincial Minister for Law
d) All of the above ✅
19) How many years of practice must an advocate have to be nominated by the concerned Bar Council for appointment of High Court judges?
a) 10 years
b) 12 years
c) 15 years ✅
d) 20 years
20) Who replaces the Chief Justice of a High Court in the Judicial Commission if he is unavailable?
a) The President of Pakistan
b) A former Chief Justice or Judge of that Court nominated by the Chief Justice of Pakistan ✅
c) The Governor of the concerned province
d) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
21) For the appointment of judges in the Islamabad High Court, who are the additional members of the Judicial Commission?
a) Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court
b) The most senior judge of Islamabad High Court
c) Chief Justices of all four Provincial High Courts (for initial appointments)
d) All of the above ✅
22) Who are the additional members in the Judicial Commission for appointing judges to the Federal Shariat Court?
a) Chief Justice of the Federal Shariat Court
b) The most senior judge of the Federal Shariat Court
c) Both (a) and (b) ✅
d) Only the Chief Justice of Pakistan
23) How does the Judicial Commission nominate a candidate for appointment?
a) By majority of its total membership ✅
b) By unanimous decision
c) By the decision of the Chief Justice of Pakistan alone
d) By a decision of the Prime Minister
24) How many members are in the Parliamentary Committee that reviews judicial nominations?
a) 6
b) 8 ✅
c) 10
d) 12
25) What happens if the Parliamentary Committee does not confirm a judicial nomination within 14 days?
a) The nomination is automatically rejected
b) The nomination is deemed confirmed ✅
c) The Prime Minister makes the final decision
d) The Commission has to propose another candidate
Solved MCQs on Article 176 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 176: Constitution of the Supreme Court
26) What is the official title of the head of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
a) Chief Judge of Pakistan
b) Chief Justice of Pakistan ✅
c) President of the Supreme Court
d) Federal Chief Justice
27) Who determines the number of judges in the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
a) The President of Pakistan
b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) The Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ✅
d) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
28) Until the number of Supreme Court judges is determined by Parliament, who has the authority to fix the number?
a) The Senate
b) The National Assembly
c) The President of Pakistan ✅
d) The Supreme Judicial Council
Solved MCQs on Article 177 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 177: Appointment of Supreme Court Judges
29) Who appoints the Chief Justice of Pakistan and other Judges of the Supreme Court?
a) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
b) The President of Pakistan ✅
c) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
d) The Senate
30) Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan are Supreme Court Judges appointed?
a) Article 175
b) Article 176
c) Article 175A
d) Article 177 ✅
31) The appointment of Supreme Court Judges is made in accordance with which Article?
a) Article 176
b) Article 175A ✅
c) Article 180
d) Article 178
32) What is the minimum qualification required to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
a) Five years as a High Court Judge or fifteen years as an advocate of a High Court ✅
b) Ten years as a Sessions Judge
c) Twenty years of legal practice
d) Seven years of service in the judiciary
33) What is the minimum required period of service as a High Court Judge to qualify for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge?
a) Three years
b) Five years ✅
c) Seven years
d) Ten years
34) How many years of practice as an advocate of a High Court are required to be eligible for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?
a) Ten years
b) Twelve years
c) Fifteen years ✅
d) Twenty years
35) Which of the following is NOT a qualification for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge?
a) Being a citizen of Pakistan
b) Having served as a High Court Judge for five years
c) Having practiced as an advocate of a High Court for fifteen years
d) Having served as a Sessions Judge for five years ✅
36) Does the Constitution allow a person who has practiced law in a High Court that existed in Pakistan before the commencing day to be appointed as a Supreme Court Judge?
✅ a) Yes
❌ b) No
Solved MCQs on Article 178 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 178: Oath of Office of Supreme Court Judges
37) Before assuming office, the Chief Justice of Pakistan takes an oath before?
a) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
b) The President of Pakistan ✅
c) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
d) The Senate Chairman
38) The oath of office for the Judges of the Supreme Court is prescribed in which part of the Constitution?
a) First Schedule
b) Second Schedule
c) Third Schedule ✅
d) Fourth Schedule
39) Who administers the oath to the Judges of the Supreme Court (other than the Chief Justice of Pakistan)?
a) The President of Pakistan
b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) The Chief Justice of Pakistan ✅
d) The Chief Election Commissioner
40) Under which article of the Constitution of Pakistan is the oath of office for Supreme Court Judges mentioned?
a) Article 175
b) Article 176
c) Article 177
d) Article 178 ✅
41) The Chief Justice of Pakistan takes the oath of office:
a) After the approval of Parliament
b) Before the Senate
c) Before the President of Pakistan ✅
d) Before the Chief Justice of Pakistan
42) The oath of office taken by Supreme Court Judges binds them to:
a) Uphold the Constitution and the law
b) Remain impartial in judicial matters
c) Protect the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan
d) All of the above ✅
Solved MCQs on Article 179 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 179: Retiring Age of Supreme Court Judges
42) Until what age does a Judge of the Supreme Court hold office?
a) 60 years
b) 62 years
c) 65 years ✅
d) 70 years
43) A Judge of the Supreme Court may leave office before attaining the retirement age by:
a) Resigning from office
b) Being removed as per the Constitution
c) Both (a) and (b) ✅
d) None of the above
44) Who has the authority to remove a Supreme Court Judge before retirement?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The President, as per constitutional procedure ✅
c) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
d) The Parliament
45) What is the retirement age of a High Court Judge in Pakistan?
a) 60 years
b) 62 years ✅
c) 65 years
d) 68 years
46) If a Supreme Court Judge wants to leave office before the retirement age, what is the correct procedure?
a) Inform the Prime Minister
b) Submit a resignation ✅
c) Request an early retirement
d) Seek approval from the National Assembly
47) A Supreme Court Judge in Pakistan retires upon attaining the age of:
a) 62 years
b) 63 years
c) 65 years ✅
d) 67 years
48) Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan is the retirement age of Supreme Court Judges defined?
a) Article 175
b) Article 178
c) Article 179 ✅
d) Article 180
Solved MCQs on Article 180 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 180: Acting Chief Justice
49) Under what circumstances is an Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan appointed?
a) When the Prime Minister decides
b) When the President removes the Chief Justice
c) When the office of the Chief Justice is vacant or the Chief Justice is absent/unable to perform duties ✅
d) When the Senate passes a resolution
50) Who appoints the Acting Chief Justice of Pakistan?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The Chief Justice himself
c) The President ✅
d) The Senate
51) Who is appointed as the Acting Chief Justice in the absence of the Chief Justice of Pakistan?
a) Any Judge of the Supreme Court
b) The most senior Judge of the Supreme Court ✅
c) A Judge nominated by the Parliament
d) The President’s nominee
52) If the Chief Justice of Pakistan is unable to perform duties temporarily, what happens?
a) The Supreme Court stops functioning
b) The Parliament elects a temporary Chief Justice
c) The President appoints the most senior Supreme Court Judge as Acting Chief Justice ✅
d) The Prime Minister takes charge of the Supreme Court
53) Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan is the provision for an Acting Chief Justice made?
a) Article 178
b) Article 179
c) Article 180 ✅
d) Article 181
54) In the absence of the Chief Justice of Pakistan, who assumes the role temporarily?
a) The Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court
b) The Chief Justice of the most senior High Court
c) The most senior Supreme Court Judge, appointed by the President ✅
d) The Federal Minister for Law
Solved MCQs on Article 181 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 181: Appointment of Acting Judges
55) Under what circumstances can an Acting Judge be appointed to the Supreme Court?
a) When the Chief Justice recommends it
b) When a Supreme Court Judge’s office is vacant or he is unable to perform duties ✅
c) When the Prime Minister orders it
d) When a new government takes office
56) Who appoints an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court?
a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
b) The Senate of Pakistan
c) The President of Pakistan ✅
d) The National Assembly
57) From where can an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court be appointed?
a) From the legal community
b) From retired Supreme Court Judges only
c) From among High Court Judges qualified to be appointed as Supreme Court Judges ✅
d) From among practicing advocates
58) How long does an appointment under Article 181 remain in force?
a) Until the next general elections
b) Until the Chief Justice decides
c) Until revoked by the President ✅
d) Until a Parliamentary Committee approves it
59) According to Article 181, who is included in the definition of a “Judge of a High Court”?
a) Only sitting Judges of the High Court
b) Both sitting and retired Judges of the High Court ✅
c) Only Judges who have served for more than 10 years
d) Only Chief Justices of the High Court
60) Which Article of the Constitution provides for the appointment of Acting Judges of the Supreme Court?
a) Article 180
b) Article 181 ✅
c) Article 182
d) Article 183
61) What is the process for appointing an Acting Judge of the Supreme Court?
a) The Chief Justice directly appoints the Acting Judge
b) The Senate elects an Acting Judge through voting
c) The President appoints an Acting Judge following the procedure of Article 177 ✅
d) The Prime Minister nominates the Acting Judge
Solved MCQs on Article 182 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 182: Appointment of Ad-hoc Judges
62) Under what circumstances can an Ad-hoc Judge be appointed to the Supreme Court?
a) When the President desires additional judges
b) When there is a lack of quorum or a temporary need to increase the number of judges ✅
c) When the Prime Minister directs the Chief Justice
d) When Parliament passes a resolution for an ad-hoc appointment
63) Who has the authority to initiate the appointment of an Ad-hoc Judge in the Supreme Court?
a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan ✅
b) The President of Pakistan
c) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
d) The Judicial Commission of Pakistan
64) Who approves the request for appointing an Ad-hoc Judge?
a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
b) The Senate of Pakistan
c) The President of Pakistan ✅
d) The Supreme Court itself
65) What is the qualification of a person who can be appointed as an Ad-hoc Judge of the Supreme Court?
a) Any senior advocate of the Supreme Court
b) A retired Supreme Court Judge who left office within the last three years ✅
c) Any High Court Judge, regardless of qualification
d) A serving member of the Parliament
66) Apart from retired Supreme Court judges, who else can be appointed as an Ad-hoc Judge?
a) A retired High Court Judge
b) A current High Court Judge qualified for appointment as a Supreme Court Judge ✅
c) Any judge nominated by the President
d) A foreign judge appointed under a special decree
67) What is required before a High Court Judge can be appointed as an Ad-hoc Judge of the Supreme Court?
a) Consent of the Chief Justice of Pakistan
b) Approval of the President and consent of the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court ✅
c) Nomination by the Prime Minister
d) Approval of the Senate
68) While serving as an Ad-hoc Judge, what powers does the appointed judge have?
a) Limited authority only for urgent matters
b) Full powers and jurisdiction of a Supreme Court Judge ✅
c) Only advisory authority to assist permanent judges
d) Can only decide matters related to civil law
69) Under which Article of the Constitution is the appointment of Ad-hoc Judges of the Supreme Court regulated?
a) Article 180
b) Article 181
c) Article 182 ✅
d) Article 183
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Article 183: Seat of the Supreme Court
70) Where is the permanent seat of the Supreme Court of Pakistan?
a) Karachi
b) Lahore
c) Islamabad ✅
d) Quetta
71) Who has the authority to allow the Supreme Court to hold sittings at places other than its permanent seat?
a) The Chief Justice of Pakistan, with the approval of the President ✅
b) The Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) The Speaker of the National Assembly
d) The Senate of Pakistan
72) Under what circumstances can the Supreme Court hold sessions at locations other than Islamabad?
a) Whenever the Chief Justice deems it necessary (with the President’s approval) ✅
b) Only during constitutional crises
c) When directed by the Prime Minister
d) If approved by the Senate
73) What happens if no provision is made for establishing the Supreme Court at Islamabad?
a) The Supreme Court will function in Lahore
b) The Chief Justice will decide the temporary seat
c) The President may appoint a place for the Supreme Court’s seat ✅
d) The Senate will pass a resolution to decide the location
74) Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan is the seat of the Supreme Court determined?
a) Article 180
b) Article 181
c) Article 182
d) Article 183 ✅
Solved MCQs on Article 184 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, 1973
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Article 184: Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
75) Which court has original jurisdiction in disputes between the Federal Government and Provincial Governments?
a) High Court
b) Supreme Court ✅
c) Federal Shariat Court
d) District Court
76) What type of judgments does the Supreme Court pronounce under its original jurisdiction in disputes between governments?
a) Executory judgments
b) Advisory judgments
c) Declaratory judgments ✅
d) Punitive judgments
77) Which of the following is a condition for the Supreme Court to exercise its original jurisdiction under Article 184?
a) Dispute between any two or more Provincial Governments ✅
b) Dispute between a Provincial Government and a private party
c) Dispute between a private entity and a foreign government
d) Dispute between two District Courts
78) Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to pass orders for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
a) Article 184(3) ✅
b) Article 175
c) Article 199
d) Article 225
79) What is the meaning of “Governments” under Article 184(1)?
a) Only the Federal Government
b) Only Provincial Governments
c) The Federal Government and the Provincial Governments ✅
d) All administrative departments under the Federal Government
80) Under Article 184(3), the Supreme Court has the power to issue orders when a question of public importance arises regarding which of the following?
a) Provincial autonomy
b) Fundamental Rights ✅
c) Parliamentary privileges
d) Military affairs
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Article 185: Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
81) Under which Article of the Constitution does the Supreme Court of Pakistan have appellate jurisdiction?
a) Article 184
b) Article 185 ✅
c) Article 186
d) Article 187
82) Which of the following decisions of the High Court can be appealed in the Supreme Court as a matter of right?
a) If the High Court has reversed an acquittal and sentenced the accused to death or life imprisonment ✅
b) If the High Court has granted bail to an accused person
c) If the High Court has issued an administrative order
d) If the High Court has refused to entertain a civil appeal
83) Which court has the authority to grant leave to appeal in cases where an appeal does not lie as a matter of right under Article 185(2)?
a) Federal Shariat Court
b) High Court
c) Supreme Court ✅
d) District Court
84) An appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court if the High Court has imposed a punishment for which of the following offenses?
a) Criminal defamation
b) Contempt of court ✅
c) Breach of contract
d) Election fraud
85) What is the minimum monetary value of a dispute required for an appeal to lie in the Supreme Court under Article 185(2)(d)?
a) 10,000 rupees
b) 50,000 rupees
c) 100,000 rupees
d) 500,000 rupees ✅
86) Which of the following conditions must be fulfilled for an appeal to lie to the Supreme Court regarding a property dispute?
a) The dispute must involve an amount or value not less than 500,000 rupees ✅
b) The case must have been originally heard by the Federal Shariat Court
c) The High Court must have declared the case inadmissible
d) The case must involve a constitutional question only
87) Under which condition can a case be appealed to the Supreme Court even if it does not fall under the criteria of Article 185(2)?
a) If the Supreme Court grants leave to appeal ✅
b) If the case has been rejected by the High Court
c) If the Prime Minister recommends the appeal
d) If the case involves a minor offense
88) Which authority has the power to specify a different monetary threshold for appeals under Article 185(2)(d)?
a) Supreme Court
b) High Court
c) Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) ✅
d) Federal Cabinet
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Article 186: Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
89) Under which Article of the Constitution does the Supreme Court exercise advisory jurisdiction?
a) Article 184
b) Article 185
c) Article 186 ✅
d) Article 187
90) Who has the authority to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of law under Article 186?
a) Chief Justice of Pakistan
b) Prime Minister of Pakistan
c) President of Pakistan ✅
d) Speaker of the National Assembly
91) On what type of questions can the President seek the opinion of the Supreme Court under Article 186?
a) Any question related to criminal cases
b) Any question related to administrative issues
c) Any question of law considered of public importance ✅
d) Any question concerning individual rights only
92) What is the obligation of the Supreme Court when a reference is made under Article 186?
a) It may refuse to answer the question
b) It must consider the question and report its opinion to the President ✅
c) It must pass a binding judgment on the matter
d) It must forward the matter to the High Court
93) The opinion given by the Supreme Court under Article 186 is:
a) Binding on all lower courts
b) Advisory in nature ✅
c) A final judgment enforceable by law
d) Subject to approval by the Parliament
94) Which branch of government is primarily involved in invoking Article 186 of the Constitution?
a) Judiciary
b) Executive ✅
c) Legislature
d) Local government
95) The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is sought in matters of:
a) Private disputes
b) Ordinary civil cases
c) Questions of law with public importance ✅
d) Military court trials
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Article 186A: Power of Supreme Court to Transfer Cases
96) Under which Article of the Constitution does the Supreme Court have the power to transfer cases between High Courts?
a) Article 184
b) Article 185
c) Article 186
d) Article 186A ✅
97) The Supreme Court can transfer cases from one High Court to another if it considers it:
a) Necessary for the convenience of parties
b) Expedient in the interest of justice ✅
c) Ordered by the Prime Minister
d) Required by the Attorney General
98) Which of the following authorities has the power to transfer cases from one High Court to another?
a) Chief Justice of Pakistan alone
b) Federal Government
c) Supreme Court of Pakistan ✅
d) Provincial High Courts
99) The power under Article 186A applies to the transfer of:
a) Civil cases only
b) Criminal cases only
c) Any case, appeal, or other proceedings ✅
d) Constitutional petitions only
100) What is the primary reason for the Supreme Court to transfer a case under Article 186A?
a) Political influence
b) Convenience of the judiciary
c) Interest of justice ✅
d) Direction from the Parliament
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Article 187: Issue and Execution of Processes of Supreme Court
101) Under which Article does the Supreme Court have the power to issue directions, orders, or decrees for complete justice?
a) Article 184
b) Article 185
c) Article 186A
d) Article 187 ✅
102) The Supreme Court’s orders, directions, or decrees are enforceable:
a) Only in the Federal Capital
b) Only in Provinces
c) Throughout Pakistan ✅
d) Only in areas under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government
103) Which of the following powers does the Supreme Court have under Article 187?
a) Issuing directions, orders, or decrees for complete justice
b) Enforcing its orders throughout Pakistan
c) Directing the production of documents or attendance of persons
d) All of the above ✅
104) If a Supreme Court order is to be executed in a Province, it shall be treated as if it was issued by:
a) The Supreme Court itself
b) The Federal Government
c) The High Court of that Province ✅
d) The Provincial Government
105) If a dispute arises regarding which High Court should execute a Supreme Court order, who has the final authority to decide?
a) The Prime Minister
b) The Attorney General of Pakistan
c) The Chief Justice of Pakistan
d) The Supreme Court itself ✅
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Article 188: Review of Judgments and Orders by the Supreme Court
106) Under which Article does the Supreme Court have the power to review its own judgments or orders?
a) Article 184
b) Article 185
c) Article 188 ✅
d) Article 190
107) The Supreme Court’s power to review its judgments and orders is subject to:
a) The approval of the President
b) The provisions of any Act of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) and rules made by the Supreme Court ✅
c) The decision of the Chief Justice of Pakistan
d) The approval of the Federal Government
108) What type of decisions can the Supreme Court review under Article 188?
a) Judgments only
b) Orders only
c) Both judgments and orders ✅
d) Laws passed by the Parliament
109) Which of the following statements about Article 188 is correct?
a) The Supreme Court can review its judgments without any limitations
b) The Supreme Court’s power to review is subject to legislative and procedural regulations ✅
c) The review power extends to all High Court judgments
d) Only the Chief Justice can initiate a review of a judgment
110) Who is responsible for making the rules regarding the Supreme Court’s power to review its own judgments?
a) The Parliament alone
b) The President of Pakistan
c) The Supreme Court itself ✅
d) The Prime Minister in consultation with the Supreme Court
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Article 189: Decisions of Supreme Court Binding on Other Courts
111) Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan are Supreme Court decisions binding on other courts?
a) Article 185
b) Article 188
c) Article 189 ✅
d) Article 190
112) The decisions of the Supreme Court of Pakistan are binding on:
a) Only lower courts
b) All other courts in Pakistan ✅
c) Federal courts only
d) Provincial courts only
113) Which type of Supreme Court decisions are binding under Article 189?
a) Only criminal case decisions
b) Decisions that decide a question of law or enunciate a principle of law ✅
c) Only constitutional matters
d) All judgments, including factual determinations
114) What is the primary purpose of Article 189 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
a) To make Supreme Court judgments advisory for other courts
b) To ensure that Supreme Court decisions are binding on all other courts ✅
c) To allow the Supreme Court to change its own judgments
d) To give High Courts the power to review Supreme Court decisions
115) Which of the following courts is NOT bound by the decisions of the Supreme Court under Article 189?
a) Federal Shariat Court
b) High Courts
c) District and Session Courts
d) None of the above (all courts are bound) ✅
116) If a lower court does not follow a Supreme Court decision on a question of law, it would be:
a) Exercising its judicial independence
b) In violation of Article 189 ✅
c) Allowed under special circumstances
d) Subject to review by the Parliament
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Article 190: Action in Aid of Supreme Court
117) Under which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan are all executive and judicial authorities required to act in aid of the Supreme Court?
a) Article 185
b) Article 189
c) Article 190 ✅
d) Article 191
118) According to Article 190, who is bound to act in aid of the Supreme Court?
a) Only judicial authorities
b) Only executive authorities
c) Both executive and judicial authorities ✅
d) Only the President of Pakistan
119) What is the main purpose of Article 190 of the Constitution of Pakistan?
a) To grant the Supreme Court the power to remove executive officials
b) To ensure that all executive and judicial authorities comply with Supreme Court decisions ✅
c) To allow the Supreme Court to make laws
d) To give the Supreme Court control over the Parliament
120) Which of the following statements is correct regarding Article 190?
a) It only applies to the judiciary, not the executive.
b) The Supreme Court must seek permission before enforcing its decisions.
c) The executive and judicial authorities are constitutionally bound to implement Supreme Court decisions. ✅
d) The Supreme Court’s decisions are advisory under this article.
121) If an executive authority refuses to act in aid of the Supreme Court, it would be:
a) Exercising its independent powers
b) Violating Article 190 of the Constitution ✅
c) Following the principle of separation of powers
d) Acting under the direction of the Parliament
122) Which authority has the power to enforce its decisions with the help of executive and judicial authorities under Article 190?
a) The Federal Shariat Court
b) The Supreme Court of Pakistan ✅
c) The High Courts
d) The Provincial Assemblies
123) What does Article 190 ensure in the legal system of Pakistan?
a) The supremacy of the executive over the judiciary
b) That Supreme Court decisions are merely recommendations
c) That the executive and judiciary must implement Supreme Court orders ✅
d) That lower courts can challenge Supreme Court decisions
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Article 191: Rules of Procedure of the Supreme Court
124) Which Article of the Constitution of Pakistan grants the Supreme Court the authority to regulate its practice and procedure?
a) Article 189
b) Article 190
c) Article 191 ✅
d) Article 192
125) Who has the power to make rules regulating the practice and procedure of the Supreme Court?
a) The Parliament
b) The Chief Justice of Pakistan alone
c) The Supreme Court itself ✅
d) The President of Pakistan
126) The rule-making power of the Supreme Court under Article 191 is subject to which of the following?
a) The discretion of the Chief Justice
b) The Constitution and law ✅
c) Approval by the Parliament
d) The Federal Government’s instructions
127) Which statement is correct about the Supreme Court’s power to make rules under Article 191?
a) The rules must be approved by the Parliament before implementation.
b) The Supreme Court can make rules independently, subject to the Constitution and law. ✅
c) The President has the final authority over Supreme Court rules.
d) The rules are temporary and need annual approval from the legislature.
128) Which body is responsible for regulating the internal practice and procedure of the Supreme Court?
a) The Federal Cabinet
b) The Parliament of Pakistan
c) The Supreme Court of Pakistan ✅
d) The Ministry of Law and Justice
129) Under Article 191, the Supreme Court’s rule-making power is:
a) Absolute and unrestricted
b) Subject to parliamentary approval
c) Limited by the Constitution and law ✅
d) Delegated to the High Courts
130) Which of the following best describes the significance of Article 191?
a) It allows the Supreme Court to regulate its own procedures while ensuring consistency with the Constitution and law. ✅
b) It gives the Parliament control over the Supreme Court’s functioning.
c) It allows the Chief Justice of Pakistan to unilaterally amend court procedures.
d) It makes the Supreme Court dependent on executive directives for procedural matters.
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