Supreme Court Questions Military Trials for Civilians

CosmicTaco · 2025-04-19T11:13:00.316197+05:30

- Justice Rizvi questions 'pick-and-choose' approach in prosecuting civilians after May 9 violence. - 5,000 individuals were rounded up, but only 105 tried by military courts. - Defence ministry argues trials based on nature and severity of offences. - Justice Hilali and Afghan raise concerns about military jurisdiction over civilians. - AGP to address right to appeal for convicts in next hearing. Source: [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1905144/justice-hassan-rizvi-questions-trial-of-some-may-9-cases-in-military-courts), [Dawn](https://www.dawn.com/news/1905144/judge-questions-trial-of-some-may-9-cases-in-military-courts)

Justice Rizvi questions 'pick-and-choose' approach in prosecuting civilians after May 9 violence.
5,000 individuals were rounded up, but only 105 tried by military courts.
Defence ministry argues trials based on nature and severity of offences.
Justice Hilali and Afghan raise concerns about military jurisdiction over civilians.
AGP to address right to appeal for convicts in next hearing.

Source: Dawn, Dawn