ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) fixed pleas challenging trial of civilians in military courts for hearing on July 18. Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial leads six-member larger bench which will hear plea on July 18. Bench includes Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Muneeb Akhtar, Justice Ayesha Malik and Justice Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi besides CJP.

Meanwhile, Supreme Court of Pakistan fixed plea against Practice and Procedure Act 2023 for hearing on July 21. Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial led eight member larger bench would hear plea. SC’s registrar office issued notices to all pleaders and respondents in this regard.

 Next CJP, Justice Qazi Faez Isa had excused himself from hearing cases until decision on Practice and Procedure Act case. Justice Sardar Tariq Masood also agreed with Justice Isa while Justice Mansoor Ali Shah had distanced himself after objection raised by federal government.

Former CJP Jawad S. Khawaja, prominent lawyer Aitzaz Ahsan and others had approached apex court challenging trial of civilians in military courts.

Published in The Daily National Courier, July, 14 2023

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