Justice Ayesha A Malik has been removed from the seven-member constitutional bench that was set to hear the Intra Court Appeal (ICA) filed by the federal government. The appeal challenges the Supreme Court’s ruling that declared the trial of civilians in military courts unconstitutional.
The decision was made during the third meeting of a three-member committee, which took place on November 13. This committee was formed under Article 191A (4) of the Constitution and was chaired by Justice Aminuddin Khan. The meeting was also attended by Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar, and the registrar.
The removal of Justice Ayesha A Malik from the bench has drawn attention, as she had initially been a part of the panel that was expected to review the government’s appeal against the Supreme Court’s verdict. This development comes at a time when legal experts and political figures are closely monitoring the ongoing discussions surrounding military trials and the judicial process. The case will continue under the remaining members of the bench, and it remains to be seen how this change may affect the legal proceedings and the final outcome of the appeal.
