Debate has centered on Pakistan’s military tribunals’ jurisdiction, particularly with regard to civilian trials.
Even though the Pakistan Army has continuously complied with Supreme Court decisions, it’s crucial to comprehend how jurisdiction is established.
Military trials increased after the May 9, 2023 riots, but only 105 of the thousands of people arrested were tried in military courts—strictly those whose offenses were covered under the Pakistan Army Act. Military court trials are appropriate for crimes like assaults on military installations, forced entry, and meddling in national defense.
Are military courts now holding civilian trials?
No, this is not a new legal provision. Introduced in 1967, the law permitting civilian trials in military courts was maintained by the Supreme
