Legal Eagles weigh in on Convicted May 9 rioters’ right to appeal to Army Chief

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s military court handed down sentences to activists from Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) for their involvement in the May 9 riots, and constitutional experts clarified that individuals sentenced by military courts can appeal their verdicts before Army Chief, and if their sentences are upheld, they may seek mercy from President under Article 45 of Constitution.