The case was considered by a larger bench consisting of six judges, including Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, Justice Shahid Waheed, Justice Musarat Hilali, and Justice Irfan Saadat Khan. The bench was led by Justice Aminuddin Khan.

According to the highest court, decisions in May 9 violence cases where the accused could be freed before Eid should be made public.

Mansoor Usman Awan, the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP), then gave the court the assurance that individuals with lighter sentences will receive legal breaks.

The ruling from the supreme court on October 23 opposing the trial of civilians in military courts was brought before the court.

The Supreme Court (SC) rendered a 4-1 decision on October 23 in response to arguments made against the holding of civilian trials in military courts. PTI chief Imran Khan’s detention in the Al-Qadir Trust case, along with the arrest of other PTI leaders, led to rioting on May 9. The PTI chairman and others filed a motion with the top court to overturn the military trial of civilians accused of being involved in those events.

The accused wanted a trial in military courts, therefore the petitioners begged the higher court to overturn its judgment until the review plea decision.

In its plea to the court, the government stated in a report to the SC that 102 people had been arrested following occurrences on May 9 and 10.

In connection with the attacks on military installations, including GHQ Rawalpindi, Corps Commander House Lahore, PAF Base Mianwali, ISI Establishment Civil Lines Faisalabad, Sialkot Cantonment, Hamza Camp, Gujranwala Cantonment, and Bannu Cantonment, 102 people were detained, according to the application.

According to the Official Secrets Act of 1923 and the Pakistan Army Act of 1952, the accused have been placed under detention.

A day after certain Islamabad High Court judges accused the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of “interference” in cases in a letter, the high court bar associations of Lahore and Islamabad summoned emergent meetings on Wednesday.

The president and secretary of the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) invited everyone to attend the meeting. The association will devise a plan of action to resolve the judges’ concerns.

In reaction to the Islamabad judges’ letter to the SJC, the Lahore High Court Bar Association (LHCBA) also convened a meeting and expressed admiration for the judges. According to Bar President Asad Manzoor, the attorneys supported the judges.

Judges of the IHC’s letter

In a letter to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Tuesday, six judges of the Islamabad High Court noted “interference” in judicial matters.

The letter demands the creation of a judicial convention to prevent overt meddling in judicial matters, highlighting the “interference of executive and agencies” in these matters.

It also promotes taking a stand to guarantee the independence of the judiciary via the convention.

The judges have also encouraged Qazi Faez Isa, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and the Chief Justice of the International Humanitarian Court to take action against those who are interfering.

Justices Babar Sattar, Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, Arbab Muhammad Tahir, Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, Justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri, and Justice Saman Rafat Imtiaz wrote the letter.

The investigating officer was asked to submit a progress report before the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday about the matter of the missing persons.

The SHC’s division bench, presided over by Justice Nematullah Phalpoto, is considering instances involving missing people from various parts of Karachi.

The investigating officer informed the court that letters had been issued nationwide to different prison facilities and other organizations in hopes of finding the missing persons. Although there have been multiple meetings of provincial task forces and JITs (joint investigating teams), no evidence of the missing has been discovered yet.

The officer was ordered by the court to post the missing person’s photos in print and digital media. Additionally, the court ordered him to track down and turn in the missing people’s travel records.

The court ordered that a progress report be presented and postponed the hearing until April 25.