Judiciary
The cost of a complaint
When a complaint of sexual violence comes as a formal allegation, how we hear the stories in those complaints matters.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our new CJ Obaidul Hassan's call to fight graft is urgent, crucial and enthusing
We congratulate the chief justice for his forthright identification of one of the main issues of concern for Bangladesh’s future: corruption.
Indian Supreme Court's Handbook / A glimmer of hope for gender justice
Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
Italian prosecutors probe AC Milan's 1.2 bln euro sale
Milan prosecutors are looking into last year's 1.2 billion euro ($1.3 billion) sale of AC Milan to U.S. private equity fund RedBird Capital from U.S. fund Elliott, a judicial source said on Thursday.
CJ visits Dhakeshwari Temple to offer prayers
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, who is now on a month’s leave on health grounds, visits Dhakeshwari Temple in Dhaka to offer prayers on the occasion of Laxmi Puja.
Judiciary is keeping patience: CJ
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, while hearing the Masdar Hossain case today, said the judiciary is keeping enough patience.
THE THIRD VIEW / Take the SC's comments to heart
We hope that instead of a knee-jerk reaction, the present ruling leadership will see the merit of the criticisms made and do their own homework so that all the vital organs of our constitution can work together and establish a functional state under law.
Row over scrapping of 16th amendment: Fakhrul smells constitutional crisis
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir says a “constitutional crisis” might arise due to a "parliament-judiciary row" over the 16th constitutional amendment concerning impeachment of Supreme Court judges.
Trials stumble on outdated laws
Many of the country's laws have become obsolete and are of little effect in doing investigation and delivering justice in modern times, Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha said yesterday.
Don’t comment on sub-judice matter: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq has urged all not to make any statement regarding any sub-judice matter.
Govt disowns ministers’ comments on CJ: Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expresses dissatisfaction over the comment of two ministers on the chief justice. The government would not own the remarks, Hasina says at a regular cabinet meeting.
Legal notice for withdrawing PP, speedy trial of Narayanganj 7-murder
A Supreme Court lawyer serves a legal notice seeking speedy trial of Narayanganj seven-murder and withdrawal of the public prosecutor who ousted journalists during hearing of the case.
SC cautions Fakhrul over comment on judiciary
The Supreme Court yesterday cautioned BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for his comment on the judiciary.
Judiciary comment: SC cautions Fakhrul
The Supreme Court cautions BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir for his comment on judiciary. The judiciary is an organ of the state, not the organ of the government, the SC tells him.
Remark on judiciary: SC rejects Fakhrul’s explanation again
The Supreme Court again refuses to accept BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s explanation on his comment about the judiciary and orders him to submit a fresh explanation by next Monday.
Writ seeks bar on broadcasting Justice Manik’s statement
A writ petition is filed with the High Court seeking restriction on broadcasting the statement of former Supreme Court Judge Justice AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury Manik about the judiciary and SC.
Comment on judiciary: SC refuses to accept Fakhrul’s unsigned affidavit
Supreme Court refuses to accept the explanation of BNP acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on his comment about the judiciary as the affidavit does not have his signature.
SC tells Fakhrul to explain judiciary comment
The Supreme Court asks BNP acting Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to give explanation for a comment on judiciary. The BNP leader will have to submit his explanation by February 22.
Follow norms, values of the judiciary
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha yesterday expressed his hopes that the judges, who enjoy state facilities, would follow the norms and values of the judiciary.
