military courts

Military sex crimes, homicides to be tried in civilian courts in South Korea

Under the revised Military Court Act, all sex crimes, as well as violent crimes such as homicides, will be tried from the start at civilian courts, rather than courts-martial.

Aug 31, 2021, 17:05 PM IST

Pakistan Army chief confirms death sentence to 13 terrorists

With the latest decision, the total executions ordered by secret military courts over the past month reached at least 28. 

Sep 11, 2018, 09:47 AM IST

Pakistan hangs four more terrorists convicted by military courts

Military courts were restored in March for another two years after their initial two-year term expired in January.

May 18, 2017, 11:46 AM IST

Pakistan executes 4 Taliban terrorists convicted by military courts

Pakistan on Wednesday hanged four more "hard core" Taliban terrorists convicted of "heinous" terrorism-related offences by controversial military courts, taking the number to over 150 since the Peshawar attack in 2014.

May 03, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

Pakistan delays voting on military courts bill

The Pakistan government has decided to delay voting on a crucial bill seeking revival of military courts, a media report said.

Mar 20, 2017, 11:26 AM IST

PoK leaders protest Pakistan's move to establish military courts

The independent leadership in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit, led by the United Kashmir People`s National Party (UKPNP), have strongly rejected moves by Pakistan to establish military courts in the region in order to further suppress the local population.

Aug 06, 2016, 09:56 AM IST