SC judge questions legitimacy of trying civilians under armed forces’ discipline

Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel of the Supreme Court has raised questions on the justification of trying civilians under the disciplinary framework of the armed forces. His remarks came during the hearing of intra-court appeals against the decisions of military courts. A seven-member constitution bench of the Supreme Court heard the case. The bench was headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan. Other members of the bench include Justice Mandukhel, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Syed Hasan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, Justice Musrat Hilali and Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan were involved. Senior lawyer Khawaja Haris represented the federal government in the case. Copies of the FIR were not provided to the Supreme Court. Justice Jamal Khan Mandukhel remarked that the entire case revolves around Article 8. “How can a civilian be prosecuted under the discipline of the armed forces?Justice Mandukhel remarked. Justice Mandukhel remarked that the discipline of the Department of Agriculture will be applicable to working in the same department, will bringing civilians to military trial not be a violation of Article 8?, Advocate Khawaja Haris said. that in certain cases civilians can be prosecuted under the Army Act. Earlier on Monday, the Constitution Bench dismissed the Federation. Justice Musrat Hilali requested that the soldiers Courts for cases of citizens