Pak civil society moves SC against military trials of civilians
Sunday, 11 June 2023
ISLAMABAD, June 10 (Express Tribune): A constitutional petition was filed in the Supreme Court (SC) on Saturday on behalf of civil society members to challenge the trial of civilians under the Pakistan Army Act 1952.
The two laws have been put into use to penalize protesting vandals and rioters who attacked state and military installations - including Jinnah House, which currently serves as Lahore Corps Commander House, and the military’s General Headquarters (GHQ) among other damages caused in residential and official premises associated with the state and military - on May 9 and 10.
The petition, filed through advocate Faisal Siddiqi, puts forth certain questions of law that it deems important for “the enforcement of fundamental rights”.