Rida Hosain
Rida Hosain is a prominent lawyer and legal scholar known for her expertise in constitutional law and civil rights in Pakistan. She has been vocal against military trials for civilians, arguing that such measures undermine the fundamental principles of justice and due process. Recently, she criticized a Supreme Court ruling that allows military courts to try civilians, highlighting the contradictions within the judgment and expressing concern over the erosion of public trust in the judiciary.
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Barrister Rida Hosain noted the need for gender sensitisation training of superior court judges in light of the case.
‘Victory for women’: Lawyers hail SC verdict on Zahir Jaffer’s appeal - Pakistan
Pakistan· 2025-05-20
Barrister Rida Hosain said that by sanctioning the trial of civilians by military courts, 'the court has surrendered our fundamental rights'.
May 9 and military courts: What the SC decision means for civilians - PakistanPakistan· 2025-05-09
