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LAW week
CHT land commission law to be amended
The government is contemplating measures for amendment to the Chittagong Hill Tracts land Dispute Resolution Act to reactivate the Land Commission to resolve land related problems in the hill districts. An inter-ministerial meeting on implementation of the CHT Treaty decided on the move. The meeting reviewed various clauses of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Treaty and underscored the need for amendment to settle the land disputes in the hill tracts. The CHT Regional Council has proposed 18 point amendments to the Land Commission law and the government is considering those. The inter-ministerial meeting also identified some of the projects, which are supposed under the hill district council. The meeting also discussed issues regarding implementation of Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Treaty, their progress and obstacles hindering implementation of the treaty. Bhorer Kagoj, 24 April.
10 additional judge appointed in HC
The President has appointed 10 additional judges in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court. The newly appointed judges are Afzal Hossain Ahmed (Law Secretary), advocate AFM Ali Asgar, advocate Farid Ahmed (Deputy Attorney General), advocate Shamim Hasnine, advocate ASM Abdur Rahman, advocate MA Tarik, Begum Jinat Ara (Judge of labour court), advocate MA. Hafiz (former Secretary of Supreme Court Bar Association), Dr. Syed Rifat Ahmed and Syed Sahidur Rahman (Deputy Attorney general). These additional judges are appointed for two years and can be absorbed as permanent judge based on their performance. With the new appointments, the High Court has now 58 Judges. Prothom Alo, 25 April.
LJCBP to reduce backlog of cases
Chief Justice Mainur Reza Chowdhury said the Legal and Judicial Capacity Building Project (LJCBP) would expedite the judicial project and help reduce the stockpile of cases through their fast disposal. He expressed his hope that the project will also improve the quality of judicial system and ensure justice for all particularly women and poor people. He was speaking at a workshop 'Judicial Leadership, Case management and an Improved Civil Justice System'. Judges of both division of the Supreme Court took part in the workshop. The Daily Star, 25 April.
MP's intervention disrupt UP activities
Intervention by the members of parliament (MPs) disrupt the activities of the Union Parishad (UP) to a great extent. To remove this intervention constitutional amendment defining the responsibility of the MPs is needed so that the UP representatives can work independently for the development of their areas. These views were expressed at a roundtable on 'Union Parishad: Post- poll potentials and responsibility of the Nagorik Samaj' organised jointly by the Hunger Project Bangladesh and Bangladesh Unnayan Parishad. Speakers of the meeting called for launching movement for strong local government with an active role of the civil society to strengthen participatory democracy. The daily Star, 25 April.
1.5 lakh cases pending in Supreme Court
Chief Justice Mainur Reza Chowdhury said that some 1,50,000 cases are now pending in both divisions of the Supreme Court for disposal. Only 2600 of the cases were disposed of in March and 3000 new cases have already been filed. The Chief Justice said this at the inauguration session of a day long workshop titled 'Case Management, Delay Reduction and Bench/Bar Collaboration in the Supreme Court'. The Chief Justice called on all to practice Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanism for settlement of case outside the court to mitigate the sufferings of the people and reduce the number of pending cases. He hoped that the project, if properly implemented, would improve efficiency, effectiveness and accountability of the civil justice delivery system. -The Daily Ittefaq, 26 April.
Body on South Asian minority rights
Leaders of the South Asian for Human Rights (SAHR) have decided to form high-powered, non-governmental, citizens' commission on rights of the minorities in South Asia. The commission will investigate all aspects of religious and cultural minorities in the region. The SAHR will organise activities at national level in South Asian countries to cement social and cultural bonds among people and strengthen solidarity for regional peace and prosperity. This was disclosed at a press conference of SAHR at Dhaka. -Prothom Alo, 28 April.
Separation of judiciary
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court further granted four weeks to implement its directives on separation of the judiciary from the executive. The full bench of the Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Mainur Reza Chowdhury passed the order upon an application moved before the Court. Attorney General AF Hassan Ariff moved the application requesting further extension of time to implementation of the directives. He submitted that the government is facing problems to implement the 12 point directives for separation of judiciary from the executive. The Supreme Court issued the 12 point directives in 1999. -Law Desk.
Child labour on the rise in Chittagong
Child labour has increased at an alarming rate at the port city of Chittagong and its adjoining areas in the recent times causing great concern to the development thinkers. A large number of children under 16 are engaged in various heavy works in the workshops, garages, transport sector, small industries, hotels and restaurants. According to a survey report, about 6000 children are working as helpers in various vehicles. Besides, about 5000 children are pulling rickshaws in the city. Almost all of such children are under 12 years of age and they came to the city from its suburbs. Though they are doing inhuman duties, they do not get due payments. The Independent, 29 April
Changes in CPC soon
The government is going to bring change in the Code of Civil (CPC) to ensure quick delivery of justice and make the civil justice system flawless. The cabinet discussed a draft bill for amendment of the Civil Procedure Code 1908. According to the proposed draft, the amendment will seek incorporation of a new sub-clause in clause 35 whereby a person shall be liable to pay a fine of Tk. 5000 as penalty if she or he delays disposal of a case without valid reasons, abusing any stay order. Fine for false cases will be raised to taka 50000, which is now 5000 taka. Clause 115 of the CPC will also be amended empowering the district judges for revision of judgement, which was earlier an exclusive jurisdiction of the High Court Division. Besides, a new clause will be incorporated in the law whereby the court concerned as his or her genuine statement will consider first statement of a complainant submitted under affidavit. And he or she will be exempted from making another statement to be recorder in the court. Jugantor, 29 April.
Policemen suspended for contempt of court
Six police including former Officer in Charge (OC) of Kafrul police station have been suspended for contempt of court. One Mr. Akram Hossain filed a writ petition before the High Court Division challenging confiscation of his property by the Kafrul police. The High Court Division in an order had asked the Kafrul police officials to return his property and to submit a report after complying with the order. Kafrul police returned the property but did not submit the report despite repeated reminders. Following the order of the High Court, high police officials took the action against them. Daily Ittefaq, 29 April.