Islamabad High Court halts execution of five ex-naval officers due to lack of legal assistance.
The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has halted the execution of five former naval officers who were sentenced to death by a General Court Martial (GCM). The IHC order states that the petitioners were granted the death penalty without being allowed legal assistance during the proceedings. Their counsel argued that crucial documents, such as the abstract of evidence and court of inquiry, were not shared with the petitioners. The court has requested the Chief of Naval Staff's opinion on the matter.
June 04, 2024
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