The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted military courts the authority to announce rulings in cases under their jurisdiction.
However, the enforcement of these rulings or the release of any individuals involved will hinge on the outcomes of unresolved appeals currently before the judiciary.
In a decision involving 85 individuals facing charges, the court emphasized that those eligible for sentence reductions should be set free.
The ruling aims to uphold judicial oversight, ensuring that all final outcomes are aligned with the pending appeals process.
The court further announced that hearings on the trial of civilians in military courts have been deferred until after the winter break, reflecting its commitment to a comprehensive review of the matter.
Supreme Court postponed the hearing of a high-profile case on Tuesday, which challenges the trial of civilians in military courts, due to the unavailability of Khawaja Haris, the Defence Ministry’s counsel, who was reportedly unwell.
A seven-member constitutional bench, led by Justice Aminuddin Khan, approved the Additional Attorney General’s request for adjournment. The proceedings were rescheduled to Thursday to allow time for Haris’s recovery.
During the session, Latif Khosa, representing the petitioners, appealed to the court to transfer detainees to civilian facilities to enable family visits.
