Defence ministry challenges Supreme Court’s decision of stopping military trial of civilians
ISLAMABAD (MNP) – The defence ministry has challenged the Supreme Court’s decision to stop civilians’ trial in the military courts and requested restoration of the revoked sections of the Official Secrets Act (OSA).
Through a petition, the ministry has requested the apex court to withdraw the verdict in which it has restricted the military trial of the civilians involved in the attacks on army installations on May 9.
The ministry also requested the court to restore the revoked provisions of the OSA. Similarly, the ministry submitted before the court to restore section 59(4) of the Army Act which was also repealed.
The ministry seeks stay order against stopping the civilians’ trial in the military courts till the final verdict on the appeals.
