Dear minister of law,
Bivuti Tarafder, 3rd year, Department of Law, DU
Several controversial amendments, which were introduced in last two successive parliamentary sessions, triggered off the lawyers community's splitting into two poles. One group in particular has been demonstrating different activities in order to repeal amending Civil Procedure Code (CPC) for last couple of months. Meanwhile, pro-government lawyers have been resisting the agitating lawyers at any cost, which has given birth to several brawls in court premises. Finally, by way of postponing the effectiveness of the CPC amendment with a view to seeking expert opinions, the government clearly proved that the agitating lawyers have been righteous at the outset. It can, hence, be deduced that shameful clashes might be averted if the government behaved differently that what it is alleged to have done. In short, government is responsible for the untoward incidents due to its irresponsible attitude. Another objection is to the election process of the Bar Council. By amending the Bar Council Ordinance'1972, an advocate is barred from holding office more than two times. What it means is that hey are discriminated against, in comparison with members of the Bangladesh Medical Association, because such a restriction isn't applicable to the latter. It is good to hear that the incumbent government vows to separate the judiciary from the executive organ. As well, the Supreme Court directs to do so. Question is, how much longer must one wait for that to happen? We know that all the magistrates are biased. If not, why did a magistrate stand up in order to salute the honourable Minister for Housing and Public works, Miza Abbas, while she was hearing the accusation of a defamation case? The concerned magistrate had denied having done so, but none believes that version. Unfortunately, we also observed that several judges were appointed ignoring recommendations of the Chief Justice and in contravention of the constitutional dictates relating such matters. Such controversial appointments pose a major threat to judges who are motivated to work impartially. If the trend continues, judges will devote themselves to satisfy the government to facilitate early promotions or to being permanent. People will eventually withdraw their confidence from the last bastion of justice. In my opinion, lawyers clamouring for the implementation of their six point demand do possess some values. The government should change its unbending attitude and go through the contents of those demands. Finally, I will urge the government to implement those demands as soon as possible for the greater interests of the lawyers and the mass that cry aloud for justice.
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