SC disposes of military court martial, inheritance dispute cases

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of a former military Subedar (equivalent of a warrant officer) who challenged the outcome of a court martial that led to his dismissal from service.

The case was heard by a two-member bench, headed by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi and including Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan. The bench deemed the appeal inadmissible and upheld the decision of the military tribunal.

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The case involved serious allegations of immoral conduct against the former Subedar named Iqbal. Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan, part of the hearing bench, noted the gravity of the charges, saying, that the allegation of immoral activity is “very serious.”

The Subedar’s lawyer argued that the dismissal was unjustified and based on questionable grounds. “There is no complainant, no evidence, and no medical report against my client,” the lawyer said, adding that his client had maintained good moral conduct throughout his service.

SC UPHOLDS SISTER’S RIGHT TO INHERITANCE

In a separate case, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition filed by a man named Shahab, who challenged his sister Maryam’s share in their family inheritance. The court firmly upheld the legal and religious right of women to inherit property.

Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan said, “The brother wants the sisters to serve but not share in the property,” criticising the common cultural expectations placed on women. He also quoted religious basis for his ruling, “The sister’s share is written in the Quran. How can they refuse the Quran’s order?”

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The court also noted that the sister’s signature was missing from the property division deed, which raised questions about its legitimacy. Although the brother’s lawyer claimed that Maryam had already received a share and was now dissatisfied with the amount, the court found no legal basis to alter the division.

The bench, led by Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi, dismissed the brother’s appeal and upheld the sister’s right to her lawful share in the inheritance.