The Supreme Court accepted the appeal against the sentence of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for hearing.
A 4-member bench comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Aminuddin Khan and Justice Atharmanullah, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, heard the appeals related to the punishment of late former President Pervez Musharraf, in which the special court annulled the decision. In the appeal against Hamid Khan, Abid Saqi on behalf of Pakistan Bar Council, Rashid A. Rizvi on behalf of Sindh High Court Bar and Salman Safdar on behalf of former President Pervez Musharraf appeared in the court.
At the beginning of the hearing, the Chief Justice said that it is good that all the lawyers are present, there was talk about the bench, I want to clarify, I am not in favor of changing the benches. Done, I do not understand that the cases of 2019 have not been decided till date.
Meanwhile, Pervez Musharraf’s lawyer Salman Safdar said that after the amendment of the criminal law, an appeal was filed in the Supreme Court against the decision of the special court. The decision of the special court against Pervez Musharraf was not unanimous.
The Chief Justice asked Pervez Musharraf’s lawyer that why was your application not numbered in the Supreme Court? On this, Salman Safdar said that the registrar office raised an objection that an appeal cannot be filed without the surrender of the convict, the Supreme Court asked to set the appeal in the open court with objections in the chamber hearing.
The Chief Justice asked when the appeal was scheduled after the chamber hearing. Salman Safdar said that the appeal has been scheduled for hearing today after the chamber hearing, he cannot say anything about why the appeals were scheduled so late.
The Chief Justice said that if there is a mistake of the court, then say, you are a senior lawyer. On this, Salman Safdar said that it is a fundamental right to hear the appeal before the execution of the death sentence. It was also requested in the chamber that the matter should be fixed in the court. .
Later, the Supreme Court accepted the appeal against Pervez Musharraf’s sentence for hearing.
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2024-09-15 19:45:10
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Supreme Court to Hear Appeal Against Pervez Musharraf’s Sentence
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has accepted the appeal against the sentence of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for hearing. A 4-member bench, comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Aminuddin Khan, and Justice Atharmanullah, headed by Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa, will hear the appeals related to the punishment of the late former President.
Background of the Case
In 2019, a special court had sentenced Pervez Musharraf to death in a high treason case. The special court, comprising three-member bench, had delivered a split verdict, with two judges ruling in favor of the death penalty and one judge dissenting. The Pakistan Bar Council, Sindh High Court Bar, and Pervez Musharraf’s lawyers had subsequently filed appeals in the Supreme Court against the special court’s decision.
Hearing Proceedings
At the beginning of the hearing, Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa clarified that he was not in favor of changing the benches, adding that it was surprising that cases from 2019 were still pending. Pervez Musharraf’s lawyer, Salman Safdar, argued that after the amendment of the criminal law, an appeal was filed in the Supreme Court against the special court’s decision, which was not unanimous.
When questioned by the Chief Justice about why his application was not numbered in the Supreme Court, Salman Safdar explained that the registrar office had raised an objection that an appeal cannot be filed without the surrender of the convict. The Supreme Court had asked to set the appeal in the open court with objections in the chamber hearing.
Key Questions and Concerns
The Chief Justice asked when the appeal was scheduled after the chamber hearing, to which Salman Safdar replied that the appeal had been scheduled for hearing today after the chamber hearing. The Chief Justice also inquired about the delay in the case, expressing surprise that cases from 2019 were still pending.
Implications and Significance
The Supreme Court’s decision to hear the appeal against Pervez Musharraf’s sentence has significant implications for the country’s political and legal landscape. The case has sparked intense debate and controversy, with many arguing that the special court’s decision was politically motivated.
The Supreme Court’s verdict in this case will likely have far-reaching consequences for the rule of law, democracy, and the accountability of high-ranking officials in Pakistan. The court’s decision will also be closely watched by the international community, which has expressed concerns about the fairness and transparency of Pakistan’s justice system.
Conclusion
The Supreme Court’s acceptance of the appeal against Pervez Musharraf’s sentence marks a significant development in the case. The court’s decision will be closely watched by legal experts, politicians, and the general public. The case has sparked intense debate and controversy, and the Supreme Court’s verdict will likely have far-reaching implications for the country’s political and legal landscape.
Keywords:
Pervez Musharraf
Supreme Court of Pakistan
Appeal against sentence
Special court
Pakistan Bar Council
Sindh High Court Bar
Salman Safdar
Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa
Justice Mansoor Ali Shah
Justice Aminuddin Khan
Justice Atharmanullah
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Supreme Court Accepts Appeal Against Pervez Musharraf’s Sentence for Hearing
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has accepted the appeal against the sentence of former President General (retd) Pervez Musharraf for hearing. A 4-member bench, comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah, Justice Aminuddin Khan, and Justice Atharmanullah, headed by Chief Justice Q
