LAW NEWS

7,204 under-trial prisoners released on bail in 3 working days

A total of 7,204 under-trial prisoners have been released from jail after they secured bail from virtual courts across the country in the last three working days.
Hefajat leader Mufti Sharifullah’s bail rejected

A Dhaka court today rejected the bail petition of Mufti Sharifullah, an assistant publicity secretary of Hefajat-e-Islam's central committee, and sent him to jail in a case filed under the Special Powers Act with Jatrabari Police Station on May 6 of 2013.
Hefajat’s 2013 mayhem in Dhaka: 2 central leaders among 3 remanded

A Dhaka court today placed three Hefajat-e-Islam men, including two of its central leaders, on a five-day remand each in a case filed over the mayhem in Dhaka in May 2013.
CJ to decide whether to keep court proceedings functional amid restriction: law minister

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain will take the decision on whether to keep court proceedings functional across the country during the present coronavirus situation.
SC’s Appellate, HC Division functions suspended today honouring Abdul Matin Khasru

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has suspended all functions of the Appellate and High Court Divisions of the Supreme Court for today (Thursday), showing respect to Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President and Awami League lawmaker Abdul Matin Khasru.
Regular court functions to remain suspended during ‘strict lockdown’

Normal court functions will remain closed during the “strict restrictions” period to be enforced from tomorrow (April 14) to April 21.
SC orders suspected JMB member Toufikul to surrender in 2 weeks

The Supreme Court today directed a suspected member of banned militant group Jama’atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) from Chapainwabganj, Md Toufikul Islam alias doctor Toufik, to surrender before the trial court concerned in two weeks in connection with a case filed against him under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
No need to produce under-trial prisoners before courts now: SC

The Supreme Court administration has directed the jail authorities not to produce under-trial prisoners before the lower courts or tribunals concerned during case proceedings, including hearing of their bail petitions, till further order -- as a precaution to coronavirus situation.
SC verdict scrapping 16th amendment: state to take initiative for hearing on review petition

Attorney General AM Amin Uddin today said the state will take necessary initiative for the Supreme Court's hearing on the 2017 review petition challenging its verdict which upheld the cancellation of the 16th constitutional amendment that restored parliament’s power to remove judges for incapacity or misconduct.
14 virtual courts to deal with bail petitions, other urgent matters April 12-19

Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court formed 14 virtual courts today, which will function digitally to deal with bail petitions and other urgent matters between April 12 and 19.
Some SC lawyers request chief justice to form 35 virtual HC benches during lockdown

A section of Supreme Court lawyers today placed a memorandum to the chief justice requesting him to form 35 virtual High Court benches for quickly disposing of cases and to provide relief to litigants and lawyers during the lockdown.
It is unfortunate that some SC verdicts are not being implemented properly: Chief Justice

Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain today said some of the Supreme Court verdicts are not being implemented properly even after initiating contempt of court proceedings, which is very “unfortunate”.
Attacking Navy officer: SC to hear Erfan Salim’s petition for vacating stay order on bail

The Supreme Court today set April 19 for hearing a petition filed by Erfan Salim, son of Awami League MP Haji Md Salim, for vacating its stay order on the High Court bail order for him in a case filed over attacking a navy officer in October last year.
Stopping corruption suspects from leaving country: ACC challenges HC verdict

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) today filed a leave-to-appeal petition with the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court verdict that emphasised formulation of a specific law or rules regarding imposing embargo on corruption suspects or accused leaving the country.
HC summons PK Halder, 128 other loan defaulters from ILFSL

The High Court has summoned 129 loan defaulters, including the much-talked about Proshanta Kumar Halder known as PK Halder, from International Leasing and Financial Services Limited (ILFSL) to give their plans about refunding of the borrowed money.
SC stays HC bail order for main accused in RU student rape case

The Supreme Court stayed for eight weeks today a High Court order that granted ad-interim bail to Mahfuzur Rahman Sharod, the main accused in a case filed for raping and blackmailing a student of Rajshahi University in January last year.
Attempt to kill Sheikh Hasina in Gopalganj: death reference reaches HC

The death reference of the case, in which 14 militants were sentenced to death for attempting to kill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2000, has reached the High Court for the examination of the trial court verdict.
Maternity leave: Legal notice seeks end to discrimination between public, private service holders

A Supreme Court lawyer has served a legal notice on the government to take necessary steps in 15 days to end any discrimination between public and private female service holders regarding maternity leave.
Section of SC lawyers form human chain demanding more virtual benches

A group of Supreme Court lawyers formed a human chain today at Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) premises, demanding more virtual benches of the Appellate and High Court Divisions for disposing of cases.
Sunamganj Jubo League leader detained over Facebook post on Mamunul

Police detained a local Jubo League leader from Tahirpur upazila of Sunamganj for allegedly making an “objectionable” post on Facebook about Hefajat Joint Secretary General Mamunul Haque.
DSA case against Kajol transferred to Dhaka Cyber Tribunal

The case filed under Digital Security Act (DSA) against photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol with Kamrangirchar Police Station was transferred to Dhaka Cyber Tribunal for trial today.
Graft case against Dr Zubaida Rahman: SC to deliver order on April 8 on petition against HC verdict

The Supreme Court will deliver its order on April 8 on an appeal filed by Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman, challenging a High Court verdict that cleared the way for the lower court to resume the trial proceedings of a corruption case against her.
Badda mob beating: 13 accused of Renu murder indicted

A Dhaka court today framed charges against 13 accused in a case filed over murder of Taslima Begum Renu by a mob in the capital's Badda in July 2019.
HC orders to probe negligence over postmortem report in Gazipur murder case

The High Court today expressed dissatisfaction with the authorities concerned of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) and Shahbagh Police Station for their negligence in releasing and receiving the postmortem report in connection with Gazipur’s Al Amin murder case.
Cyber Tribunal orders to probe DSA case filed by Samia Rahman

A Dhaka tribunal today directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police to investigate a case filed under Digital Security Act by Dhaka University teacher Samia Rahman.
Bogura’s Tufan Sarkar cannot seek bail from any court for 6 months: HC

In a High Court ruling today, Tufan Sarkar, a suspended Sramik League leader of Bogura, was barred from seeking bail from any court of the country for the next six months in a corruption case filed against him for committing fraudulence with the court.
Sedition cases against Babunagari, Mamunul: PBI asked to submit probe reports by May 19

A Dhaka court again asked the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) today to submit -- by May 19 -- the probe reports of two sedition cases filed against Hefajat-e-Islam chief Junayed Babunagari, Hefajat Joint Secretary General Maulana Mamunul Haque, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh Senior Nayeb-e-Amir Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim.
Verdict in ICT case against journo Probir Sikdar deferred till April 11

Verdict of the case filed against journalist Probir Sikdar under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act was today deferred until April 11.
Woman serving jail time by proxy: HC to pass order on April 5

The High Court today set April 5 for delivering an order on the issue of a woman serving in prison instead of a convict in Chattogram.
Woman serving in jail instead of convict in Ctg: HC order tomorrow

The High Court is likely to pass an order tomorrow on the issue of a woman serving in prison instead of the convicted Kulsuma Akhter in Chattogram.