Correct Answer:
B. Article 10-A
Foundational Concept: This question tests knowledge of fundamental rights enshrined in the Constitution of Pakistan, specifically concerning legal protections.
Correct Answer:
- B: Article 10-A is the correct answer. Article 10-A, titled "Right to fair trial," was inserted into the Constitution through the 18th Amendment in 2010. It explicitly guarantees the right to a fair trial and due process in civil and criminal proceedings.
Incorrect Options:
- A: Article 10 deals with safeguards as to arrest and detention, which are related but distinct from the broader right to a fair trial.
- C: Article 19 guarantees freedom of speech, expression, and the press, which is a different fundamental right.
- D: Article 25 ensures equality of citizens, a crucial right but not specifically about fair trial and due process.