Trial of civilians in military courts
ISLAMABAD: Punjab government has filed appeal against Supreme Court (SC) decision for nullifying trial of civilians in military courts. It has been prayed in the appeal that SC decision about military courts be declared null and void. The petitioner has taken plea in the petition military courts matters should have gone to high court under article 199.SC exercised its constitutional powers under 184/3. As per constitution if other forms are there then jurisdiction of 184-3 cannot be used. SC decision is against law and constitution. Different courts are working in the country on the pattern of army act. Military courts and general courts are working since 1947. Trial of accused is conducted in military courts as per rule. The appeal has been filed by Advocate General (AG) Punjab. Online
