Summary A three member bench headed by Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk heard the case on Wednesday.
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – While hearing the petitions against 21st Constitutional Amendment and establishment of military courts, the Supreme Court of Pakistan issued notices to the federation and provincial governments today (Wednesday), Dunya News reported.
A three member bench headed by Chief Justice Nasirul Mulk heard the case.
During case proceedings, lawyer of LHC Bar Hamid Khan argued that satisfactory debate over 21st Constitutional Amendment and Army Act Amendment bills was not held in the parliament.
The amendment has affected Article 2 (a) and Article 8 of basic rights, he said adding that parliament has no right to amend basic structure of the constitution.
Hamid Khan further argued that trials of civilians in military courts is an attack on judiciary`s authority. The move has imposed prohibition on the concept of free judiciary while article 175/3 which separates judiciary from legislature has also been affected.
He prayed to court to declare 21st amendment null and void as it conflicts with the basic constitutional structure.
Meanwhile, the apex court issued notices and sought replies from Attorney General and Advocate Generals of the four provinces.
Subsequently, the case adjourned was adjourned till February 12.
