A six-judge bench of the Supreme Court (SC) has resumed hearing a set of petitions challenging the trials of civilians in military courts.
The bench comprises Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Ayesha A. Malik.
At the previous hearing, the apex court had rejected a plea, filed by senior counsel Faisal Siddiqi on behalf of civil society activists, to constitute a full court for the case.
“Let the people decide what law should prevail in the country,” CJP Bandial had said. “We continue with the work while being detached with the fear of criticism or being liked by some since these are matters for the history and the people of Pakistan to judge,” he added.
Meanwhile, Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan had told the court that legislation was under way to grant the right of appeal against the decisions of the court martial of the 102 suspects awaiting trial in respect of the May 9 violence and arson for attacking different military installations.
More to follow
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