In a significant development following the violent events of May 9, 2023, Pakistan’s military courts have sentenced 60 additional civilians for their roles in attacks on key military and government installations. This announcement, made by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), has sparked renewed debate over the trial of civilians in military courts, both domestically and […]
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Supreme Court Allows Military Courts to Announce Verdicts in Civilian Cases: Analyzing the Legal and Humanitarian Implications
In a significant legal development, the Constitutional Bench (CB) of Pakistan’s Supreme Court has conditionally permitted military courts to announce verdicts in 85 cases of civilians accused of attacking military installations on May 9, 2023. This decision, issued by a seven-member CB led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, comes amidst ongoing debates about the role of […]
Supreme Court Rejects Federal Government’s Request for Military Courts to Announce Verdicts on Civilians Involved in May 9 Riots
In a significant ruling, Pakistan’s Supreme Court (SC) has rejected the federal government’s request to allow military courts to announce verdicts in the cases of civilians involved in the May 9 riots of 2023. These riots occurred following the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, during which army installations were targeted, and over 100 […]