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In which of the following cases doctrine of necessity was applied by the Supreme Court ? Answer by…

The doctrine of necessity, permitting an otherwise disqualified authority to act where no alternative exists, was applied in Election Commission of India v. Dr. Subramaniam…

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In which of the following cases doctrine of necessity was applied by the Supreme Court ? Answer by using the codes below :

(a) Election Commission of India v/s. Dr. Subramaniam Swamy.
(b) Ashok Kumar Yadav v/s. State of Haryana.
(c) Institute of Chartered Accountants of India v/s. L.K. Ratna.
(d) Amarnath Chowdhary v/s. Braithwaite.

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Correct answer A

The doctrine of necessity, permitting an otherwise disqualified authority to act where no alternative exists, was applied in Election Commission of India v. Dr. Subramaniam Swamy and in Ashok Kumar Yadav v. State of Haryana, so the answer is "(a) and (b) only".

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