AG terms special court’s verdict illegal, immoral and unconstitutional

ISLAMABAD, December 19: Attorney General of Pakistan Anwar Mansoor Khan has strongly condemned the detailed verdict of the special court that pronounced death sentence to former military ruler General Retired Pervez Musharraf in the high treason case, saying that the government will take action against the judges.
Anwar Mansoor Khan reacted over the detailed verdict of the special court came forth today, terming the judgement as ‘illegal, unconstitutional and immoral’. “We have to take action against the concerned judges under Article 209 and I strongly condemned the verdict
of the special court,” he added.
“I will take steps for declaring the verdict null and void after returning from Istanbul. This matter will be sent to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) of Pakistan for holding an inquiry against the judge,” the attorney general said. He added that the verdict is seemingly given on basis of enmity. Khan said that a legal plea will be filed to nullify the verdict in accordance with the law. The verdict has damaged the reputation of the armed forces as it is an apparent attack against the institution. “A person must not be continued to perform duties as a judge who is mentally ill. This position is not for a person who gives verdicts against the Constitution, law and Islam,” said the attorney general.-Agencies