HC makes some observations on appointment of judges

The High Court has observed that a person should not be recommended for the post of its judge unless he or she does not have commitment to the fundamental principles of the state policy and Liberation War.

“A person, a citizen of Bangladesh having sincere allegiance to the fundamental principles of the State Policy, i.e., nationalism, socialism, democracy and secularism as mentioned in Article 8 of the Constitution and also the spirit of the war of liberation through which the nation achieved its independence in 1971. A person should not be recommended for appointment if his antecedent does not appear balanced with the above principles and the spirit…” it said.

The bench of Justice Obaidul Hassan and Justice Krishna Debnath made the observation in full judgment which was released today.

The judges have delivered the short verdict on April 13 on a seven-year old writ petition that sought guidelines for appointment of HC judges.

In the full judgment, the court said a person to be recommended must have brilliant academic profile, towering level of professional skill, legal acumen and integrity.