Human Rights Law International Law Right to Justice The Kashmir Kaleidoscope: Refracting Human Rights in a Shifting Legal Paradigm Jammu and Kashmir has been the site of a protracted struggle among Indian armed personnel and Kashmiri people since 1990s. On 5 August 2019, the government of India made a significant decision by abrogating Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which resulted in the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move, […] Written by Saumya Verma September 14, 2024September 14, 2024
Case Comments Constitutional Law Human Rights Law Judgments of Supreme Court of Bangladesh Right to Equality Right to Justice State v Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs: The Supreme Court of Bangladesh on Human Rights Violation by Mobile Courts In 2017 the High Court Division (hereinafter HCD) declared mobile courts led by executive magistrates as illegal holding that it is ‘a frontal attack on the independence of the judiciary and is violative of the theory of separation of power.’ However, the judgment has, since then, been stayed by the Appellate Division (hereinafter AD). Meanwhile […] Written by Sadman Rizwan Apurbo September 11, 2020September 11, 2020
Genocide and Justice Studies Human Rights Law Right to Justice Hearing Women’s Voices: Justice for Survivors of Sexual Violence during Armed Conflicts Where is justice located? Is it in the law? In the courts? Is its aim retribution for harms incurred? Punishment and revenge? What role does the law play in reckoning and reconciling with human rights violations in times of mass violence? The first people’s tribunal in the 1960s expanded our understanding of justice beyond the […] Written by Theresa de Langis May 19, 2020June 20, 2020
How to Read a Judgement Reading judgments is nothing less than art, and the beauty is in the details. It takes much time and effort to navigate and comprehend the complicated passages. It is essential to know the constituents of a judgment to read it effectively. Generally, you will find the name of the court, the names of the judges […] Written by Sadika Nousheen February 2, 2024February 2, 2024
How to Cite Authorities in Bluebook Bluebook is a well-known definitive style guide for legal citations, which is widely used in the legal world, especially in the United States. Academicians, students, practitioners, and legal researchers use it in their regular professional work. Unlike any other citation style guide, the bluebook is more comprehensive to use. So, it is our little endeavor […] Written by Omar Faruque Talukder January 21, 2023January 21, 2023
How to Make Your Resume Stand Out As a Law Student A good resume is like scoring first in a soccer match. It might not confirm that you get the job you so eagerly want, but it will definitely increase your chances to a great extent. Usually, companies and law chambers receive a huge number of applications from law students who are all trying to bag […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
From the Court Corridor: July 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in July 2023. Japanese mother awarded custody of her two daughters over a case of parental abduction On 16 July 2023, a family court of Dhaka […] Written by Bibswan Deb Biswas March 9, 2024March 9, 2024
From the Court Corridor: June 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in June 2023. HCD orders investigation regarding accusations of money laundering involving illicit drug businesses On 1 February 2021, two lawyers from the Supreme Court including […] Written by Sadika Nousheen January 10, 2024January 10, 2024
From the Court Corridor: May 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in May 2023. SC upholds the stay order of HCD on DU Bangla department’s decision to keep students’ faces, and ears uncovered: On 14 May 2023, […] Written by Rezwana Rashid January 9, 2024January 9, 2024
An Analysis of the Penal Provision on Adultery in Light of Gender Equality and the Constitution Adultery is commonly defined as a voluntary sexual relationship between a married person and someone who is not their spouse. In legal terms, it is often considered a breach of the marital contract and can have various legal consequences which also include emotional, psychological, and social impact. For instance, adultery frequently elicits strong feelings such […] Written by Kanak Kanti Karmakar and Sadikur Rahman October 29, 2024October 29, 2024
Dream Constitution: Thoughts and Reforms Introduction: A lot of concerns arise when the questions of reforms to a constitution comes into light, sometimes it encircles as the failures of the text of the running constitution, or failures in the implementation of the running constitution. In light of all the relevant areas, I will be highlighting some areas of key interest […] Written by Dr. Muhammad Ekramul Haque October 21, 2024October 22, 2024
The Kashmir Kaleidoscope: Refracting Human Rights in a Shifting Legal Paradigm Jammu and Kashmir has been the site of a protracted struggle among Indian armed personnel and Kashmiri people since 1990s. On 5 August 2019, the government of India made a significant decision by abrogating Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which resulted in the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This move, […] Written by Saumya Verma September 14, 2024September 14, 2024
The High Cost of Dissent: The Quota Reform Movement and Violation of Rights In the month of July 2024, the Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh emerged as a powerful symbol for the fight for fundamental human rights, revealing the severe injustices inflicted by the government and law enforcement agencies. The Supreme Court of Bangladesh through landmark cases has recognized the fundamental right to protest against government policies. DHLR […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik and Tanha Tanzia and Nishat Tasnim Hridi August 10, 2024August 10, 2024