The Supreme Court of Pakistan’s constitutional bench has rejected a petition seeking to halt appeals against military court trials. The decision, issued today, paves the way for continued judicial scrutiny of cases tried under military jurisdiction.
The five-member bench, led by Chief Justice Faez Isa, ruled that the appeals are a fundamental constitutional right and cannot be suspended. Petitioners had argued that halting the appeals was necessary to uphold national security interests. However, the court emphasized the supremacy of constitutional guarantees and due process.
The ruling has significant implications for ongoing cases, particularly those involving civilians tried in military courts for alleged involvement in anti-state activities. Legal experts have welcomed the decision as a step towards safeguarding civil liberties.
Government officials and legal analysts are expected to weigh in on the impact of this landmark judgment in the coming days.
