Trial of civilians in military courts: Federal government submits reply in SC
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The federal government has requested the Supreme Court to reject the petitions challenging the civilians’ trial in the military courts, insisting that the trial of those who conspire against the security of the state can be held under the Army Act.
The federal government submitted a 31-page reply to the Supreme Court in the military trials case on Monday.
In its response, the government has stated that the constitution allows it to hold the military trial of those accused who were involved in the attack on military installations.
It said that external forces are constantly conspiring against Pakistan. It further stated that constitutional rights are not affected by holding military trials.
The government said that the military properties and installations were systematically targeted on May 9.
The federal government took the position that the petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the military courts are not admissible as the petitioners have approached the Supreme Court directly instead of the High Courts.
