independence of judiciary

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Can justice be dispensed in an unjust manner?

We must never forget for a moment that rule of law must be practised in its totality, and not through convenient segments.

Independence of judiciary undermined, separation of power violated by 3 “cardinal rules”

Dr Kamal Hossain and five other leading jurists of the country say in a statement that the lower courts have been made subordinate to the executive by three “cardinal rules” involving the lower court judges.

September 19, 2025
September 19, 2025

Can justice be dispensed in an unjust manner?

We must never forget for a moment that rule of law must be practised in its totality, and not through convenient segments.

January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018

Independence of judiciary undermined, separation of power violated by 3 “cardinal rules”

Dr Kamal Hossain and five other leading jurists of the country say in a statement that the lower courts have been made subordinate to the executive by three “cardinal rules” involving the lower court judges.