Which Article of Pakistan’s 1973 Constitution guarantees fair trial and due process?

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.