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IHC dismisses Musharaf’s pleas; verdict issued
ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued 11-page detailed verdict over the intra-court appeal filed by former military ruler General (retd) Pervez Musharraf challenging the formation of a special court to try him for treason.
According to the verdict, the objections raised over the formation of the special court to hold the treason trial had no legal status.
The verdict further stated that article 6 of the constitution does not permit to proceed the case under army act.
Musharraf had challenged the formation of the special court and the appointment of prosecutor in treason case.
On December 19, the court had reserved its verdict after the completion of arguments.
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