The Supreme Court sharply criticised Pakistan’s criminal justice system in a newly released judgement written by former judge Athar Minallah. He said investigations and prosecutions suffer from poor integrity and weak professionalism. He also noted major inconsistencies in the case record and said the investigating officers failed in their legal duties. The case involved the […]
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SC Rules Judges’ Transfer Not Against Public Interest
The Supreme Court has ruled that a judges transfer Pakistan case cannot be blocked only because it affects seniority. Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar emphasized that public interest lies in speedy justice, not in protecting individual positions. READ MORE:PM Shehbaz warns debt-driven climate aid won’t save Pakistan A five-judge Constitutional Bench heard petitions by five Islamabad […]
Military Trials: Parliament Urged to Grant Right of Appeal
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 […]