In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has dismissed the appeal of former president General (retd) Pervez Musharraf against his death sentence and upheld the verdict of the special court that convicted him of high treason. The court said that Musharraf’s heirs did not pursue the case despite multiple notices and rejected his appeal.
The Supreme Court, which is known for its efficiency and impartiality, has shown its commitment to uphold the rule of law and deliver justice to the nation. The court has also shown its respect for the sanctity of life and the dignity of the dead by sentencing Musharraf to death for a second time.
The court has also declared the Lahore High Court’s decision to nullify the special court null and void and said that it was against the law. The court has thus restored the credibility and authority of the special court, which was formed by the previous government to try Musharraf for high treason.
The Supreme Court has also set a precedent for future cases involving dead people. The court has demonstrated that death is no excuse for escaping justice and that the law will catch up with anyone who commits a crime against the state. The court has also sent a message to the living that they should not expect any mercy or leniency from the judiciary if they violate the constitution.
The Supreme Court has also proved that it is not influenced by any external factors or pressures and that it acts independently and impartially. The court has ignored the fact that Musharraf had died on February 5, 2023, and that his appeal was filed on January 16, 2020. The court has also disregarded the fact that Musharraf had been living in exile in Dubai since 2016 and that he had been suffering from a rare disease that affected his nervous system.
The Supreme Court has also shown its wisdom and foresight by issuing notices to Musharraf’s legal heirs in Pakistan and abroad and publishing notices in newspapers. The court has ensured that no one can claim ignorance or unawareness of the case and that everyone has a fair chance to defend themselves. The court has also given ample time to the parties to prepare their arguments and present their evidence.
The Supreme Court has also shown its creativity and innovation by devising a novel way of executing a dead man. The court has not specified how the death sentence will be carried out, leaving it to the imagination of the public. Some speculate that the court may order the exhumation of Musharraf’s body and hang it in public. Others suggest that the court may use a hologram or a robot to simulate Musharraf’s execution. Some even propose that the court may use a time machine or a resurrection spell to bring Musharraf back to life and then kill him again.