SC rejects plea to delay military trials appeals hearing

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday rejected the request to adjourn the hearing of intra-court appeals related to the hearing of civilian cases in military courts. Heard the petitions to challenge and annul the trial of K. Former Chief Justice Jawad S. Khawaja had filed a petition challenging the civilian trial in military courts.. Meanwhile, senior lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan requested to adjourn the hearing until the decision on the 26th constitutional amendment petitions, the court dismissed the petition and imposed a fine of 20 thousand rupees on former Chief Justice Jawad S. Khawaja. During today’s hearing, the Supreme The court heard. The court asked Khawaja’s lawyer about the jurisdiction of the constitution. When asked if he recognized the bench, the lawyer replied, “I don’t accept the jurisdiction of the Constitution Bench.” In response to which Justice Mandukhel directed the lawyer to leave the courtroom, the lawyer further argued that the present bench was nominated by the Judicial Commission. prompting Mandukhel to inquire whether the 26th Constitutional Amendment had been invalidated. Mazhar, joining the conversation, criticized the lawyer for what he considered a delaying tactic, remarking, “Every Time Justice Mazhar addedAlti’s judgments will be preserved, stressing that even those operating under military courts will support the decision. Then the bench called Hafeezullah Niazi. On the rostrum, Justice Mandukhel asked Niazi if he wanted to proceed with the case, to which he confirmed his intention. However, Justice Musrat Hilali questioned Niazi’s legal standing in the case, saying he lacked the necessary standing to pursue it.