SCBA criticises Law Commission chief Khairul

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) today strongly protested the statement of Law Commission Chairman ABM Khairul Haque over 16th amendment verdict.

Justice Khairul Haque has indirectly taken stand against the independence of judiciary and the democratic system, SCBA President Zainul Abedin said at a press conference.

The pro Awami League lawyers who were present at the press conference protested the statement of the SCBA president during the press conference held at SCBA auditorium.

Advocate Joynul Abedin said “Justice ABM Khairul Haque had delivered many judgments including that relating to the caretaker government”.

“Can a former chief justice make such statement that the Supreme Court verdict in 16th amendment case was preconceived?” he questioned.

SCBA President Zainul Abedin, a BNP leader, said that political indiscipline had taken place following the 13th amendment judgment which was delivered by justice ABM Khairul Haque.

“Therefore, the people of Bangladesh have lost the right to vote and the democracy and fundamental values have been damaged,” he said.

Meanwhile pro Awami League lawyers and SCBA vice president Ozi Ullah made a statement after the press conference at the same place.

He told reporters that the statement of Zainul Abedin was not the comment of SCBA. “He is a BNP leader. He delivered the speech for his political purpose,” he added.