{"id":21880,"date":"2026-07-15T16:57:17","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=21880"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:57:17","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T16:57:17","slug":"supreme-court-hears-bail-petitions-of-mahrang-baloch-and-others-highlighting-the-right-to-fair-trial-and-due-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hrnww.com\/?p=21880","title":{"rendered":"Supreme Court Hears Bail Petitions of Mahrang Baloch and Others, Highlighting the Right to Fair Trial and Due Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

Islamabad (HRNW)<\/strong> \u2013 The Supreme Court of Pakistan has heard the bail petitions of Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch, and Bebarg Baloch, issuing notices to the prosecutor and other concerned parties. The case was heard by a three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar.<\/p>\n

During the proceedings, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar asked whether separate First Information Reports (FIRs) had been registered against each of the three applicants. Defense counsel Jibran Nasir informed the Court that each of his clients was facing a separate FIR.<\/p>\n

The bench further inquired about the core issues in the case and the current stage of the trial. Counsel for the petitioners stated that, in Mahrang Baloch’s case, statements from two out of six prosecution witnesses had so far been recorded. He also argued that all the offences cited in the FIR were bailable.<\/p>\n

The Court directed that the FIR be read before the bench and questioned the legal basis on which the offences were being described as bailable. The hearing will continue after responses are received from the relevant parties.<\/p>\n

Human Rights Perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Human Rights News Worldwide (HRNW) emphasizes that every individual accused of an offence is entitled to the presumption of innocence<\/strong>, due process<\/strong>, legal representation<\/strong>, and a fair and impartial trial<\/strong>, as guaranteed under the Constitution of Pakistan and internationally recognized human rights standards.<\/p>\n

Timely judicial review of bail applications and transparent court proceedings are essential safeguards against arbitrary detention and reinforce public confidence in the rule of law. At the same time, the rights of victims, the interests of justice, and the integrity of ongoing legal proceedings must also be protected in accordance with the law.<\/p>\n

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This report is based on publicly available court proceedings and official information. The case remains sub judice<\/strong>, and no individual should be considered guilty or innocent until a final judicial determination is made. HRNW’s purpose is to promote public awareness of human rights, the rule of law, judicial independence, and fair trial guarantees. This report is not affiliated with, nor previously published on, HRNW (hrnww.com)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Islamabad (HRNW) \u2013 The Supreme Court of Pakistan has heard the bail petitions of Mahrang Baloch, Bebo Baloch, and Bebarg Baloch, issuing notices to the prosecutor and other concerned parties. The case was heard by a three-member bench headed by Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar. During the proceedings, Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar asked whether separate First…<\/p>\n

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