The 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.
However, Justice Aminuddin Khan rejected the request, pointing out that the Attorney General had already committed to facilitating family meetings.
He stressed that the court must focus on the constitutional questions central to the case.
This case carries considerable weight as it evaluates the legality of prosecuting civilians under military jurisdiction. The court is expected to continue deliberations on Thursday.
