Caretakers refuse to try Musharraf for treason

[HAIDER]

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government in a written response refused to initiate proceedings against Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution, saying it was not in its mandate to do so.

The interim government said it had a limited mandate, which was mainly to ensure the holding of a free and fair election.

The Supreme Court (SC) was hearing on Monday the treason case against the former military ruler.

A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja, of the apex court reconstituted last week is hearing the case.

The retired general is currently residing in his farmhouse at Chak Shehzad which was declared a sub-jail last week.

Prior to the hearing, the counsels representing Musharraf said that they weren’t allowed to meet their client, deterring them from receiving fresh instructions on the case, despite permission from the SC.

The Adiala Jail administration is managing the detention responsibilities of Musharraf at his residence.

Legal analysts believe that this case will prevent aspiring military dictators to overthrow democratic governments and suspend the Constitution. However, some politicians are cautioning that the trial may open a Pandora’s box.

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), made a statement on Sunday suggesting that the trial should not target any specific institution of the state.

Shujaat was an ally of the former president when he unlawfully ruled the country for nine years (1999-2008).
dawn.com

 

[Rank]

I am waiting for this so called CARE-UNDERTAKER Govt completion of their period. After that i will call this NAJAM SEHTI CM of Punjab... sir g batain **** bara asaan hey let us know ONE SINGLE thing you did in Punjab because as you said many times... SHURU tu karkay dekhain hojayega agay kuch na kuch.... so let us know which single thing you've done or ATLEAST start in favor of this nation and if he said ..... ooo g Chirya kay paas waqt kahan tha so i will tell him beta ye apna APAS ke baat wala buri bistra uthaoo because you guyz are here just to critisize EVERYONE nothing else more....

 

[Safriz]

Supreme court...judges and judiciary now

 

[Contrarian]

Very sensible move taken by Caretaker government. They do indeed have a limited mandate - to conduct free and fair elections and that is all.

 

[Argus Panoptes]

Already posted in the Sticki thread on this topic:

Due process has its value, like I said.

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Caretakers refuse to try Musharraf for treason
DAWN.COM and Abdul Shakoor Khan

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government in a written response refused to initiate proceedings against Pervez Musharraf under Article 6 of the Constitution, saying it was not in its mandate to do so.

The interim government said it had a limited mandate, which was mainly to ensure the holding of a free and fair election.

The Supreme Court (SC) was hearing on Monday the treason case against the former military ruler.

A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Jawwad S. Khawaja, of the apex court reconstituted last week is hearing the case.

The retired general is currently residing in his farmhouse at Chak Shehzad which was declared a sub-jail last week.

Prior to the hearing, the counsels representing Musharraf said that they weren’t allowed to meet their client, deterring them from receiving fresh instructions on the case, despite permission from the SC.

The Adiala Jail administration is managing the detention responsibilities of Musharraf at his residence.

Legal analysts believe that this case will prevent aspiring military dictators to overthrow democratic governments and suspend the Constitution. However, some politicians are cautioning that the trial may open a Pandora’s box.

Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, chief of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q), made a statement on Sunday suggesting that the trial should not target any specific institution of the state.

Shujaat was an ally of the former president when he unlawfully ruled the country for nine years(1999-2008).

 

[RazorMC]

Some relief in all this madness.

But I doubt the lawyers/judges will let go of their personal grudge against him.

 

[Sedqal]

Some relief in all this madness.

But I doubt the lawyers/judges will let go of their personal grudge against him.

Every patriotic Pakistani holds a grudge against him

 

[RazorMC]

Every patriotic Pakistani holds a grudge against him

For overthrowing a civilian government? Yes, they should.

But PCO judges who legalized it and helped him attack the constitution should also be tried for treason.

Why are they being so selective in what defines treason ??

 

[American Pakistani]

It seems like CJ is just doing all this out of revenge mentality. He is just spreading unnecessary chaos, let people concentrate on elections.

 

[Sedqal]

For overthrowing a civilian government? Yes, they should.

But PCO judges who legalized it and helped him attack the constitution should also be tried for treason.

Why are they being so selective in what defines treason ??

If we go like this there will never be an end. The courts have pointed out that 'doctrine of necessity' is a legal abomination. Do you have any other way on discouraging dictators other then punishing Musharraf?

 

[RazorMC]

If we go like this there will never be an end. The courts have pointed out that 'doctrine of necessity' is a legal abomination. Do you have any other way on discouraging dictators other then punishing Musharraf?

Go ahead and punish the man who violated the people's right to have an elected government. But get his aides by the collar too. Can't pick and choose who is right and who is wrong. Otherwise Musharraf will become another Bhutto.