Chief Justice for making efforts to revive public confidence in judiciary – Bd24live

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Chief Justice Dr Syed Refaat Ahmed has mentioned efforts are happening to maintain the nation’s judiciary free from political affect and restore public confidence within the judiciary.

He mentioned this whereas addressing because the chief visitor at a seminar titled “Upholding Environmental Justice: Function of Judges for a Sustainable Future” organized by the Bangladesh Supreme Courtroom on the Ruposhi Bangla Ballroom of Lodge Intercontinental right here on Monday.

“Article 116 of our Structure was initially included to make sure the independence of the judiciary. However this text was modified via the Fourth Modification, which narrowed the autonomy of the judiciary and destroyed the stability of powers,” the Chief Justice mentioned,

Expressing his agency dedication to revive the autonomy of the judiciary, he mentioned, “My effort is to maintain the judiciary free from political and administrative affect and restore the belief of the folks.”

Stating that the 2 problems with judicial reform and environmental justice are linked to one another, the Chief Justice mentioned the judiciary received’t solely interpret the legislation however can even take a robust stand for environmental safety.

“Allow us to pledge collectively that the judiciary is not going to solely be retributive or imposing punishment, moderately can even result in environmental restoration,” he added.

Referring to the safety of the atmosphere, the Chief Justice mentioned, “We’re not merely spectators of the environmental disaster; moderately we’re the watchdog of justice, whose duty is to ascertain a system of justice, which can act as a robust defend to guard the atmosphere.”

Noting that the local weather change, deforestation, industrial air pollution and unplanned urbanization are main threats to us, he mentioned Bangladesh is understood for its pure magnificence, however is presently going through environmental dangers.

The Chief Justice mentioned the judiciary of Bangladesh has performed an essential function in preserving the nation’s atmosphere whereas the courts have given many essential judgments for river safety, air air pollution management and implementation of the environmental legal guidelines, which bear examples of our dedication.

Citing the Sundarbans as the biggest mangrove forest on the earth and likewise one of many largest pure assets of Bangladesh, the Chief Justice mentioned, “It’s house to quite a few wildlife together with the Royal Bengal Tiger and uncommon Irrawaddy dolphin.

“Sundarbans acts as a pure defend for folks dwelling in our coastal areas, which protects them from cyclones and tides. It performs an essential function in combating local weather change,” he mentioned.

“However the local weather change, salinity enhance, enlargement of trade and deforestation pushed the Sundarbans into disaster . . . If we don’t take strict measures now, this invaluable useful resource could also be misplaced.

“It’s our ethical and obligation to protect it for future generations. Due to this fact, a robust authorized framework, sustainable insurance policies and energetic judicial oversight should be ensured.”

Talking because the particular visitor on the event, Chief Justice of the Nationwide Excessive Courtroom of Brazil Antonio Herman Benjamin highlighted Brazil’s expertise in forest and environmental conservation and local weather justice.

Brazilian Justice Benjamin appreciated Bangladesh’s energetic place in environmental conservation and expressed curiosity in exchanging experiences between the 2 international locations on authorized and coverage points.

Excessive Courtroom Justice Farah Mahbub delivered the welcome speech on the seminar.

Appellate and Excessive Courtroom Division judges, Legal professional Common Md. Asaduzzaman, Supreme Courtroom Bar Affiliation President Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Brazilian Ambassador to Bangladesh Paulo Fernando Dias Feres and Supreme Courtroom officers have been current.