Pakistan's Supreme Court rejects military courts' authority over civilian trials, fining a former chief justice.

The Supreme Court of Pakistan has rejected the government's request to allow military courts to announce verdicts in civilian trials, stating it would imply recognizing their authority. The court also dismissed former Chief Justice Jawad S. Khawaja's petition to delay hearings on civilian trials in military courts until the decision on the 26th Constitutional Amendment is made, fining him Rs20,000. The case involves petitions challenging the jurisdiction of military courts over civilians.

December 09, 2024
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