SC gives military courts nod to announce verdicts for 85 civilians

The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court has conditionally authorised military courts to render decisions in cases involving 85 people who are suspected of being involved in the May 9, 2023, disturbances.
The constitutional bench stated in its ruling on appeals against civilians’ military trials that military court rulings would be contingent upon the top court’s decision in the cases that were still pending.
“suspects eligible for clemency should be granted it and released, while those who cannot be released should be transferred to prisons after being sentenced,” the constitutional court ruled.

After admitting the petitions contesting the conviction of civilians involved in the May 9 disturbances, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously on October 23 of last year that civilian trials in military courts were invalid.