Have you noticed the Supreme Court of Pakistan's leisurely pace in The Military Courts Case? Consider this exchange from yesterday (from this Dawn report):
During the hearing, the bench sought clarity on the provision of the right to appeal for those convicted by military courts for their alleged involvement in the May 9 violent protests.
In response, Additional Attorney General (AAG) Chaudhry Aamir Rehman informed the court that Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) Mansoor Usman Awan was still busy deliberating with stakeholders, which might take another couple of days.
At this, Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail expressed displeasure over the delay, questioning why such a straightforward issue was not being promptly addressed. Justice Musarrat Hilali also remarked that the AGP only needed to seek instructions and inform the bench of the government’s stance on the right to appeal.
Dunya News has quotes:
Justice Mandokhail asked about the AG’s stance and whereabouts.
The additional attorney general replied that the attorney general would need two to three more days.
Justice Mandokhail expressed frustration, saying, “What kind of joke is this? Why are you unnecessarily delaying the case? Is there no intention of completing it?” Justice Hilali added, “The attorney general himself had said he would only need ten minutes—it was just about discussing the right to appeal.”
Aamir Rehman stated that the attorney general appeared only on court orders, and otherwise, Haris represented the federation.
Justice Mandokhail then questioned, “If the attorney general has already delegated his right to Khawaja Haris, why should we even listen to him?”
With that, the SC adjourned the hearing until tomorrow.
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