Exploring legal realism and legal formalism for the Rana Plaza judgment
During a recent visit to Bangladesh, I conducted interviews for a specific purpose. One case of interest was the prolonged legal proceedings surrounding the Rana Plaza tragedy, which began on 24 April 2013. While the Apex court recently instructed the trial court to expedite proceedings and deliver a judgment within six months, only 69 out of 594 witnesses have been examined as of March 2024, raising concerns about the efficiency of the justice system.
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Letter of Law versus Spirit of Law: Child’s Custody in Context
The letter of law refers to the exact words and language of a statute or legal provision to define legal rights, obligations and prohibitions.
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May 3, 2024
Exploring legal realism and legal formalism for the Rana Plaza judgment
During a recent visit to Bangladesh, I conducted interviews for a specific purpose. One case of interest was the prolonged legal proceedings surrounding the Rana Plaza tragedy, which began on 24 April 2013. While the Apex court recently instructed the trial court to expedite proceedings and deliver a judgment within six months, only 69 out of 594 witnesses have been examined as of March 2024, raising concerns about the efficiency of the justice system.
March 5, 2023
Letter of Law versus Spirit of Law: Child’s Custody in Context
The letter of law refers to the exact words and language of a statute or legal provision to define legal rights, obligations and prohibitions.
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