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(a) persons subject to the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 (XXXIX of 1952), or the Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953 (VI of 1953) __ (i) when seconded for service with the Pakistan Navy; or (ii) when embarked for passage on board any of the naval ships;
Established in 1952, the Pakistan Army Act regulates the legal code within the military, mainly for prosecuting military personnel and associated civilians. [1] An amendment in 1966, during Ayub Khan's tenure, extended its application to civilians, specifically those charged with inciting mutiny or accused of disseminating classified information and assaulting military infrastructure.
Military courts in Pakistan are special courts in the country's judicial system and are set up to try civilians, especially in cases related to terrorism. These courts were established under the Pakistan Army Act 1952 as a response to the growing threat of terrorism and insurgency in the country. [1] [2]
Pakistan Air Force (Amendment) Act, 2020; Pakistan Air Force Act, 1953; Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2020; Pakistan Army Act, 1952; Pakistan Army Amendment Bill 2023; Pakistan Navy (Amendment) Act, 2020; Pakistan Navy Ordinance, 1961
§ 2(1)(d) of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 Jawwad S. Khawaja v. Federation of Pakistan , PLD 2024 SC 337 (commonly referred to as the military courts case ), is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in which it was held that the Constitution of Pakistan does not allow for the court-martial of civilians.
The Pakistan Army Amendment Bill 2023 aims to modify the clauses within the Pakistan Army Act of 1952. Its purpose is to establish the foundational framework for the establishment and continuous upkeep of the National Army. [1] The bill was approved by both the Senate and National Assembly and sent to President Arif Alvi for his signature. The ...
In March 1956, the order of precedence of the Pakistani military's three formal services changed from "Navy-Army-Air Force" to "Army-Navy-Air Force". [ 26 ] [ non-primary source needed ] Between 1947 and 1971, Pakistan fought three direct conventional wars against India , with the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 witnessing the secession of East ...
Short title and commencement: This Act may be called the Constitution (Twenty First Amendment) Act, 2015. It shall come into force at once. The provisions of this Amendment Act shall remain in force for a period of two years from the date of its commencement and shall cease to form part of the Constitution and shall stand repealed on the expiration of the said period.