THERE appears to be a lot of confusion about military courts. Military courts may not be capable ofidealjustice supported by elaborate evidence in an open court, but let us remember we are at war with a ruthless and unprincipled enemy.
There are no conventions in this war ; and witnesses do not dare appear in an open court. The military never holds a court before shooting at the enemy; inevitably some innocent people also get killed.
Killing human beings in war or peace is not something to be applauded in any case; it is, however, an unavoidable evil.
In terrorism cases society can only getmilitary justice or no justice at all. In a democratic state the ultimate choice is with the people; however, we ought to consider the life-threats that civilian courts, especially the prosecutors , face in such cases. Rarely a judge would dare punish a terrorist.
