SK Sinha
Sinha ‘seeks asylum’ in Canada
Former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has sought asylum in Canada, claiming that he was threatened for refusing to support political interference in the judiciary, according to a news report.
SK Sinha seeks asylum in Canada
Former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha has reportedly sought asylum in Canada, claiming that he was threatened for his refusal to support political interference in the judiciary, according to a report.
ACC files money laundering case against SK Sinha, 10 others
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against former chief justice Surendra Kumar Sinha and 10 others on charge of laundering Tk 4 crore.
Nazmul Huda sues former chief justice SK Sinha
Former Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha is sued by former BNP minister Barrister Nazmul Huda.
Independence of judiciary ‘destroyed’ thru Sinha’s resignation: Moudud
BNP Standing Committee Member Moudud Ahmed says the “independence of judiciary has been destroyed through the resignation of Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha”.
Sinha Saga: More questions than answers
The statement by the Bangladesh Supreme Court, issued a day after Chief Justice SK Sinha left Dhaka for Australia on “leave”, raises questions one can hardly avoid.
CJ under fire at JS
The Jatiya Sangsad last night unanimously passed a resolution for taking “proper” legal steps towards expunction of the chief justice's
CJ hopes sitting, retired judges will abide by norms
Chief Justice SK Sinha expresses hopes that the sitting and retired judges who enjoy state facilities will abide by the norms and values.
CJ's remark jolted govt's base, says BNP
BNP senior leader Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman says Chief Justice (CJ) SK Sinha's recent remark on signing and writing judgement after retirement has shaken the foundation of the current government like a tremor.
War trial: Hearing on Nizami’s appeal tomorrow
The Supreme Court will start hearing tomorrow on an appeal challenging the death penalty and other sentences awarded to war criminal Motiur Rahman Nizami for his war time crimes.
SC’s first Iftar honouring president, PM
Supreme Court for the first time has arranged an Iftar party for June 27 in honour of the president, prime minister and speaker.
Rajshahi mayor’s suspension to continue
Supreme Court extends its chamber judge’s order that stayed a High Court order halting suspension of Rajshahi City Corporation Mayor Mosaddek Hossain Bulbul.
Bar council polls now Aug 13
Supreme Court orders authorities concerned to hold elections to Bangladesh Bar Council on August 13 through updating voter list.
New bench denies Abbas’ bail
The High Court rejects bail petitions of senior BNP leader Mirza Abbas in connection with two vandalism and arson cases.
Abbas' bail petitions forwarded to chief justice
A High Court bench has sent the bail petitions filed by Mirza Abbas in connection with two criminal cases along with its split orders on them (petitions) to Chief Justice SK Sinha for a decision.
Fewer holidays may reduce backlog of cases: CJ
Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha stresses the need for reducing traditional long vacations of the Supreme Court in order to increase disposal of cases and lessen the backlogs.
CJ for enhancing Dhaka CMM Court security
Chief Justice SK Sinha visited the Chief Judicial Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka following a bomb blast on its premises.
SC to hear Kamaruzzaman’s review plea Apr 1
Supreme Court fixes April 1 for hearing review plea filed by condemned war criminal Kamaruzzaman against its verdict that upheld his death penalty