US EditionSC allows military courts to announce verdicts in cases of 85 civilians
- The Supreme Court has allowed military courts to announce verdicts in cases of 85 civilians.
- This decision has raised concerns regarding the rights of the accused.
- Human rights groups are alarmed by the implications of this ruling.
- Supporters argue that this is necessary for national security.
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SC constitutional bench ‘conditionally allows’ military courts to pronounce verdicts of civilians
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench on Friday conditionally allowed military courts to pronounce reserved verdicts of civilians who were still in custody for their alleged involvement in last year’s May 9 riots. Passing directives at the end of Friday’s hearing, Justice Aminuddin Khan, who is heading the constitutional bench, said, “Suspects who can be accorded concessions in their sentences, should be given so and released. Susp…
SC allows military courts to announce verdicts in cases of 85 civilians
Facade of the Supreme Court. — SC website/fileISLAMABAD: The military courts have conditionally been allowed by the top court’s constitutional bench on Friday to give rulings in cases against 85 suspects — allegedly involved in the May 9, 2023, violent incidents.Hearing the...
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