Baluchistan High Court

Writ seeks restriction on gender detection of fetuses

A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the authorities concerned to prohibit the gender detection of fetuses in order to ensure the protection of the babies and pregnant mothers.
Shut down 231 illegal industries in Dhaka city: HC

The High Court directs the Department of Environment (DoE) to immediately shut down a total of 231 industries in Dhaka metropolitan area near Buriganga River.
Ad-interim injunction issued on realisation of GP’s Tk 12,579.95cr due

The High Court issues an ad-interim injunction for two months against the realisation of Tk 12,579.95 crore from Grameenphone by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
HC directs govt to probe death of mother after C-section

The High Court directs the government to form a three-member expert committee to inquire into the allegation of negligence against a doctor and two others causing death of a mother after giving birth to child at Dr Zahed Memorial Shishu Hospital in Faridpur.
Unmarried, not ‘Kumari’

The High Court yesterday ruled that the word “Kumari” (virgin) cannot be used before the bride’s name in “Kabinnama”, the Muslim marriage deed.
Hearing on death references in Aug 21 grenade attack cases likely this year

The High Court (HC) may start hearing on the death references and appeals in August 21 grenade attack cases by this year as paper books of those will be prepared in two-four months, says Law Minister Anisul Huq.
Why safe internet shouldn’t be ensured for children, HC asks govt

The High Court issues a rule asking the authorities to explain in four weeks why it should not be directed to provide safe internet for children and to block websites containing objectionable items like pornography, sexually explicit materials, and cruel and horror games.
Only president, prime minister are VVIPs: HC

The government officials are merely servants of the republic and they are not very very important person (VVIP), the High Court observes.
Titash’s Death: Tk 3 crore in compensation sought

A writ petition filed with the High Court yesterday sought directives to give TK 3 crore compensation to the family of Titash Ghosh, who died in an ambulance on a ferry on the way to Dhaka on Thursday.
Settlement in arbitration: HC seeks info on Dinajpur rape incident

The High Court (HC) has wanted to know the action taken over the rape of a physically challenged child and the settlement of the issue at Tk 14,000 in an arbitration in Fulbari upazila of Dinajpur.
HC questions legality of changing Purbachal Town Project’s layout

The High Court (HC) questions the legality of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipakkha’s (Rajuk) action to create and allocate new plots through changing the layout plan at Purbachal New Town Project.
HC rejects writ challenging MPs’ oath-taking

The High Court (HC) rejects a writ petition that challenged the legality of oath taking by lawmakers elected in the December 30 general election.
HC extends Khaleda's bail in defamation cases

The High Court (HC) extends for one year its earlier order that granted bail to BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia in two separate defamation cases filed in Narail and Dhaka.
HC wants report on closing school for underprivileged

The High Court seeks a report from the authorities concerned on why Dredger Junior High School, a 33-year old academic institution for underprivileged students at Killarpar in Narayanganj, has been closed.
HC order on petition against oath-taking of MPs today

The High Court will deliver its order today on a writ petition that challenged the legality of oath-taking of lawmakers elected in the December 30 national election.
Balochistan High Court gets first woman chief justice

The chief justice of Pakistan's Supreme Court appoints the first woman chief justice to Baluchistan province's highest court.