The bench is expected to hear further arguments from Khawaja Haris tomorrow as the case continues
ISLAMABAD - The Supreme Court 's constitutional bench raised critical questions about the trial of civilians involved in the May 9 events, specifically the basis for sending certain suspects to military courts while others being tried in anti-terrorism court s .
He emphasised that fundamental rights could only be suspended under an emergency, as was the case during the tenure of Gen Pervez Musharraf. Justice Musarrat Hilali also pointed out that, in the present case, the fundamental rights of the accused were not suspended, nor was an emergency declared when the individuals were taken into military custody.
Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan asked whether there was any ATC order transferring suspects to military courts and demanded clarity on the process for taking suspects into military custody. Justice Hilali questioned whether any examples existed where civilians were tried in military courts without an emergency being declared.
The court requested FIRs for all cases related to the May 9 incidents and detailed decisions by ATCs transferring suspects to military courts.
Constitutional Bench Military Courts Anti-Terrorism Court Atcs Questions Khawaja Haris May 9 Events
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