Dr. Syeda Nasrin

The writer is an advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh.

Confusions Stemming from the Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023

Taking a loan with the intention of repaying through installments as per the loan agreement is an integral part of modern economy.

Bail of the convict-appellant sentenced to death

It is the general practice in our country that a person convicted under Section 302 of Penal Code, 1860 with death penalty is not considered for bail. The moot question is whether there is any legal bar upon granting bail to the death sentenced convict appellant.

On the claims of ‘rape’ upon promises of marriage

Section 375 of Penal Code 1860 starts with an expression (‘a man is said to commit rape … with women’) implying that rape can only be performed by a ‘man’ on a ‘woman’.

Affidavit in criminal cases must adhere to relevant laws

Section 27(1) of the Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain, 2000 and some other criminal laws require ‘affidavit’ to be filed with the complaint petition.

Anticipatory bail: gateway to justice and surrender before law

Anticipatory bail, one of the reliefs within the auspices of the criminal justice system, had been more popular in our country before its scope was narrowed down by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in Durnity Daman Commission v Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain (2014).

December 29, 2023
December 29, 2023

Confusions Stemming from the Bank Company (Amendment) Act 2023

Taking a loan with the intention of repaying through installments as per the loan agreement is an integral part of modern economy.

April 10, 2021
April 10, 2021

Bail of the convict-appellant sentenced to death

It is the general practice in our country that a person convicted under Section 302 of Penal Code, 1860 with death penalty is not considered for bail. The moot question is whether there is any legal bar upon granting bail to the death sentenced convict appellant.

November 8, 2020
November 8, 2020

On the claims of ‘rape’ upon promises of marriage

Section 375 of Penal Code 1860 starts with an expression (‘a man is said to commit rape … with women’) implying that rape can only be performed by a ‘man’ on a ‘woman’.

August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020

Affidavit in criminal cases must adhere to relevant laws

Section 27(1) of the Nari O Shishu Nirjatan Daman Ain, 2000 and some other criminal laws require ‘affidavit’ to be filed with the complaint petition.

July 23, 2020
July 23, 2020

Anticipatory bail: gateway to justice and surrender before law

Anticipatory bail, one of the reliefs within the auspices of the criminal justice system, had been more popular in our country before its scope was narrowed down by the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in Durnity Daman Commission v Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain (2014).

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