In a historic moment, the Supreme Court of Pakistan declared that the trial of the founder of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was not fair and did not meet the constitutional requirement of due process. The verdict comes after almost 44 years of Bhutto’s execution and is a significant development in the legal history of Pakistan.
Justice served… but after 44 years
PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the grandson of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, was present in the courtroom during the announcement of the verdict. He got emotional and could not hold back his tears during the reading of the short order.
The case was revisited after a presidential reference, which was filed by former President and PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari. The verdict emphasizes the lack of a fair trial and due process in Bhutto’s case.
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a prominent political figure in Pakistan and his execution was controversial. The verdict is expected to bring some relief to his family and supporters who have been seeking justice for years.
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The decision of the Supreme Court is being hailed as a significant development in Pakistan’s legal history. It is also expected to set a precedent for future cases. It is a reminder that justice delayed is not justice denied, and the legal system can correct past mistakes.
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