COURT MARTIAL
Jailed Imran Khan invokes Kejriwal's example before Pak SC; says oppression meted to him
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan invoked Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's bail case to campaign ahead of India's elections, complaining of mistreatment in jail before the Supreme Court.
Islamabad High Court stays execution of five former Pakistan Navy officers
Islamabad High Court (IHC) Judge Babar Sattar on Tuesday issued the written order for the hearing held a day earlier on the request of Navy officers who said they were not provided legal assistance during the general court-martial order, Dawn News reported.
IAF discloses reasons behind accidental BrahMos missile firing into Pakistan
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has disclosed the reasons behind the accidental firing of a BrahMos combat missile into Pakistan in March 2022. The IAF revealed that the combat connectors of the missile remained connected to the junction box, causing the accidental firing. A Court of Inquiry held that a convoy commander failed to ensure the disconnection of combat connectors before movement.
Pak Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking annulment of Feb 8 general elections over allegations of rigging
Pakistan's Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking new elections over alleged irregularities in the February 8 polls as a "publicity stunt" and imposed a fine on the petitioner, a former army officer. The petitioner, retired Brigadier Ali Khan, urged the court to order new elections within 30 days to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability. However, the petitioner failed to attend two consecutive hearings and was fined Pakistani Rs 500,000.
SC's J&K verdict: Unfinished agendas and challenges that still remain
Just because a legal construct that sets J&K apart from other states has gone, it does not mean that no special challenges remain in the state.
Army confirms dismissal of Captain for fake encounter in J-K's Amshipora that killed 3 men
According to the confirmation of the sentence, the officer was cashiered, or dismissed from service dishonourably. Singh, who joined the Army in 2015, will now be deprived of pensionary and all other benefits. Three men hailing from Rajouri district of Jammu region -- Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar -- were killed in a remote hilly village in Shopian district on July 18, 2020 and labelled as "terrorists".
Amshipora encounter: Armed Forces Tribunal grants bail to convicted Captain
In the controversial Amshipora encounter case, which had been under scrutiny for alleged falsification, the Armed Forces Tribunal has taken action by suspending the sentence of convicted officer Captain Bhoopendra Singh and granting him bail.
Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null and void
The Pakistan Supreme Court has declared trials of civilians in military courts null and void. The ruling came as the court heard petitions challenging the trial of civilians involved in riots triggered by the arrest of Imran Khan, the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), in a corruption case. The court reserved its verdict after arguments were presented on the domain and scope of military courts to try civilians. The Attorney General of Pakistan argued that trials of civilians in military courts were necessary to fulfill requirements of a criminal case.
Army major dismissed, given five years' jail for assaulting minor
A serving Major of the Indian Army has been sentenced to five years' rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor. The court martial found him guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The incident took place in January 2022 when the officer was posted in Delhi. The officer's lawyer claims the case was prejudiced and that evidence was tampered with. The convicted officer has the option to appeal the verdict before the Armed Forces Tribunal.
'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial': Here’s release date, streaming platform, storyline, trailer, cast and more of William Friedkin's last film
Showtime releases the trailer for 'The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial,' the last film by the late William Friedkin. The movie, based on Herman Wouk's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, stars Jason Clarke, Jake Lacy and Kiefer Sutherland. It premiered at the Venice Film Festival and will be available on Showtime and Paramount+ on October 6, followed by a Showtime on-air debut on October 8. International audiences can also watch it on Paramount+.
Discipline hallmark of Armed Forces, says SC
Discipline is the implicit hallmark of the Armed Forces and a non-negotiable condition of service, the Supreme Court said while turning down an army personnel's plea against his dismissal for overstaying the leave granted to him. The appellant enrolled in the Army Service Corps as a mechanical transport driver on January 4, 1983.
Pakistan military court should not begin trial of civilians involved in May 9 violence without informing Supreme Court: Top judge
A six-member bench, including Justice Ijazul Ahsan, Justice Munib Akhtar, Justice Yahya Afridi, Justice Sayyed Mazahar Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Ayesha A. Malik, is hearing the petitions. The case is about the military trial of more than 100 suspects involved in attacks on military installations during a protest by supporters of Khan when he was arrested in an alleged corruption case on May 9.
Imran Khan says stage set for his 'court martial'
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan claims that the military is preparing for his "court martial" after Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah accused Khan of planning countrywide violence after his arrest in a corruption case on May 9. Talking to reporters after appearing before the Islamabad High Court, he stated that he knew he would be tried by a military court and that this would be the "end of democracy" and the "end of justice" in Pakistan, calling it illegal.
No question of imposing martial law, says Pakistan Army after political turmoil
Pakistan's Army has ruled out the possibility of imposing martial law in the country amidst the political turmoil and deteriorating law and order situation following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan, saying Army chief General Asim Munir and the entire military leadership believe in democracy.
Indian Army to court martial soldier caught providing China border info to ISI spy in Pakistan embassy
The soldier was caught by the security agencies supplying secret information to the Pakistani spy- Abid Husain alias Naik Abid- a Pakistani national working in the High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in the national capital. The soldier was also given Rs 15,000 by the Pakistan embassy official for information that he was sharing with them.
Delay in new army chief's appointment creates confusion in Pakistan
The appointment of a successor to Army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is set to retire on November 29, is an administrative matter. Under the law, the incumbent prime minister is empowered to select any one of the top three-star generals. But politically it means installing someone who may pull the strings and even determine the fate of the person who appointed him.
Court martial: Gauhati HC orders petitioners to approach competent authority for obtaining a copy of proceedings
The court stated accordingly, these matters are deferred till such decision is taken by the competent authority as regards the application for availing the copy of the proceedings of the court martial.
Court martial proceedings against Army captain begin in Amshipura fake encounter case
The three men hailing from Rajouri district of Jammu region -- Imtiyaz Ahmed, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammed Ibrar -- were killed in a remote hilly village in Shopian district on July 18, 2020 and labelled as "terrorists".
Army court martials soldier with five-year jail for sexual assault on colleague's minor daughter
"The General Court Martial punished the soldier with reduced to rank, 5 years rigorous imprisonment and dismissal from service under section 10 of the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act, on September 5," Sources in the Army said.
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