Military courts get SC nod to announce verdicts in 85 civilian trials

The Supreme Court’s (SC) Constitutional Bench on Friday conditionally allowed military courts to announce verdicts against 85 accused individuals. According to details, the Constitutional Bench headed by Justice Aminuddin Khan ruled that the decisions of the military courts will be subject to the outcome of pending cases in the apex court. The short order also read that those accused who are eligible for leniency should be released. “Those who cannot be acquitted should be transferred to jails to serve their sentences,” the Constitutional Bench ordered.