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11. A political party shall be dissolved only by declaration of the Supreme Court:
    1. If the objectives or activities of the party are in contravention of the provisions of this Constitution;
    2. If it has received money or assistance from foreign sources;
    3. On such other grounds as may be prescribed by Parliament or under a law in force; or
    4. On violation of the Electoral Laws.
12. Where the ruling party in the National Assembly stands dissolved under section 11 of this Article or the Government is dismissed under section 24 of Article 10 or under section 7 of Article 17, the National Assembly shall also stand dissolved and, accordingly, sections 1 to 8 of this Article shall apply.
13. During the election of the opposition party under section 14 of this Article, the National Assembly shall be suspended animation and the ruling party and their candidates shall not contest in the elections.
14. Where the original opposition party stands dissolved under this Constitution, an opposition party shall be elected:
    1. Within sixty days from the date of the dissolution of the original opposition party;
    2. From the parties registered with the Election Commission in accordance with section 4 of this Article; and
    3. Through an election held under the Electoral Laws to fill the seats of those constituencies which stood vacant on the dissolution of the original opposition party.