No complaints received against any HC judge
The law and justice department of the government did not receive any allegation of irregularities and corruption against any judge of High Court.
Law Minister Anisul Huq made the disclosure in the parliament yesterday, in reply to a query of BNP lawmaker Harunur Rashid from Chapainawabganj-3.
In his question, the BNP MP wanted to know under which law is investigation going on against several judges of HC for their alleged involvement in irregularities and corruption.
On August 23, different media outlets reported that three HC judges have been asked to refrain from judicial activities.
Informed of the decision, the judges sought leave from the authorities concerned, said Supreme Court spokesperson Mohammad Saifur Rahman in a press statement on August 22.
He, however, did not mention any reason.
Saifur said, “The decision that the three honourable judges would refrain from judicial activities was conveyed to them on advice from the honourable president, against the backdrop of a primary inquiry against the three. They then prayed for leave.”
The statement also did not disclose the names of the judges and why the inquiry was being conducted.
In reply to another question, the minister informed the House that the government has no plan for now to enact any law in line with the constitution for appointment of judges to the Supreme Court.
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