Md. Johir Uddin Shohag

Legality and legitimacy of Bangladesh Constitution

Justice Badrul Haider Chowdhury called Bangladesh Constitution an “autochthonous constitution” because it got its power from the very people.

3m ago

Rape, limitation, and due process: Constitutional rights in action

Democratic society is based on consent. Sexual relationship must be consensual. Otherwise, it amounts to a crime according to section 375 of the Penal Code, 1860. The question of consent is raised in defence of the accused and therefore the onus probandi (burden of proof) rests on the accused, although the general principle is that the onus is on the prosecution.

2y ago

Legality and legitimacy of Bangladesh Constitution

What is the source of legality or legal validity (‘Boidhota’ in Bengali) of a constitution? A superior law? India and Pakistan got their independence and established two constituent assemblies via the enactment of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.

3y ago
August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024

Legality and legitimacy of Bangladesh Constitution

Justice Badrul Haider Chowdhury called Bangladesh Constitution an “autochthonous constitution” because it got its power from the very people.

November 20, 2021
November 20, 2021

Rape, limitation, and due process: Constitutional rights in action

Democratic society is based on consent. Sexual relationship must be consensual. Otherwise, it amounts to a crime according to section 375 of the Penal Code, 1860. The question of consent is raised in defence of the accused and therefore the onus probandi (burden of proof) rests on the accused, although the general principle is that the onus is on the prosecution.

November 6, 2021
November 6, 2021

Legality and legitimacy of Bangladesh Constitution

What is the source of legality or legal validity (‘Boidhota’ in Bengali) of a constitution? A superior law? India and Pakistan got their independence and established two constituent assemblies via the enactment of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.