Verdict on 16th Amendment

Editorial / Govt's reaction to verdict on 16th Amendment

We are heartened by the law minister's reaction to the verdict on the 16th Amendment to the Constitution. In well-measured words chosen to stake out his government's position, he said he respects the verdict although he disagrees with it.

Verdict on 16th Amendment: Lawmakers tear into higher courts

Seniors ministers and MPs from the treasury and opposition benches yesterday launched a blistering attack on the High Court and the Supreme Court for judgments against the Jatiya Sangsad's power to remove their judges for incapacity or misconduct.