‘Criminal procedure code applies in Mush’s treason case’
12 Jan 2014 5:19 AM IST
In a fresh setback to embattled former Pakistani military dictator Pervez Musharraf, a special court hearing the high treason case against him on Friday ruled that criminal procedure code is applicable in the case.
Justice Faisal Arab, heading the three-member bench, ruled that criminal procedure code is applicable in the case.
The court had on Wednesday reserved its verdict over the application of criminal laws in the case.
Prosecutor Akram Sheikh had on Wednesday said the Supreme Court had already issued a ruling according to which all crimes under the Army Act fell within the domain of Pakistan’s penal code.
Justice Faisal Arab, heading the three-member bench, ruled that criminal procedure code is applicable in the case.
The court had on Wednesday reserved its verdict over the application of criminal laws in the case.
Prosecutor Akram Sheikh had on Wednesday said the Supreme Court had already issued a ruling according to which all crimes under the Army Act fell within the domain of Pakistan’s penal code.
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