Writ filed challenging legality of International Crimes Tribunal Act
The petitioner argues that the law has already fulfilled the purpose for which it was enacted.
A writ petition has been filed in the High Court challenging the legality of the International Crimes Tribunal Act.
Supreme Court Lawyer Advocate Mohshen Rashid lodged the petition today (24 June), naming the law secretary and other relevant authorities as respondents.
In the petition, he urged the court to issue a rule requiring the respondents to explain why necessary steps should not be taken to repeal the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973.
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The petitioner argues that the law has already fulfilled the purpose for which it was enacted and that its repeal is necessary to prevent any future misuse or abuse as a tool for the judicial elimination of political opponents.
The petition also seeks a declaration that the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act is inconsistent with provisions of the Constitution and should therefore be declared unlawful and void.
