The Supreme Court has urged parliament to introduce a right of appeal in military trials of civilians. Justice Aminuddin Khan stressed that the absence of this safeguard makes the process incomplete and requires urgent legislation. He said parliament must act within 45 days to ensure fair trial protections. In his detailed judgment, Justice Khan explained […]
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Supreme Court of Pakistan questions legality of military trials
Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail stressed that crimes must be punished regardless of who committed them or where the trial takes place. A seven-judge Supreme Court bench resumed hearings on appeals against the nullification of military trials for May 9 rioters, with petitioners’ counsel pushing for cases to be transferred to anti-terrorism courts (ATCs). The court […]