Doctrine of Necessity and Pakistan
The Doctrine of Necessity is a legal principle that originated in Pakistan and has been invoked several times in the country's history. The doctrine allows for the suspension of the country's constitution and the removal of an elected government in times of crisis or emergency. Here is a detailed history of the invocation of the Doctrine of Necessity in Pakistan: 1954: The first instance of the Doctrine of Necessity being invoked in Pakistan was in 1954, when the Governor-General dismissed the elected government of East Pakistan, citing the need to maintain law and order. 1958: The second case of the doctrine being invoked was in 1958, when General Ayub Khan staged a military coup and suspended the constitution. The Supreme Court of Pakistan validated the coup under the Doctrine of Necessity, citing the need to maintain law and order and prevent chaos. 1969: The third example of the doctrine being invoked was in 1969, when General Yahya Khan staged another military coup and s