Headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan, a seven-member constitutional bench is hearing the case
ISLAMABAD – Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel on Monday remarked that crimes committed under the Army Act are applied only to military personnel.
Justice Khan told the counsel for the Ministry of Defense, Khawaja Haris, to conclude arguments by tomorrow. Justice Mandokhel observed that Section 31D related to inciting soldiers to refrain from performing their duties. “It remains to be seen whose case will go to military courts.” Justice Hilali questioned him if an army officer suspends the Constitution, is there a punishment for the crime in the Army Act?
Justice Mazhar observed that in the Pervez Musharraf case, the names of the judges were initially included, but were later excluded from the treason trial.
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