A National Daily of Bangladesh published a commentary on freedom of speeck and justice. The Commentary is given here for the readers of the Bangladesh Law House.
Our Supreme Court in more than one contempt proceedings upheld the principle laid down by the Privy Council:
"The path of criticism is a public way: the wrong-headed are permitted to err therein: provided that members of the public abstain from imputing improper motive to those taking part in the administration of justice, and are genuinely exercising a right of criticism and not acting in malice or attempting to impair the administration of justice, they are immune. Justice is not a cloistered virtue: she must be allowed to suffer the scrutiny and respectful even though outspoken comments of ordinary men."
Confidence in the judiciary must be protected not for the judges themselves, but for the survival of the rule of law. Our fundamental rights will not be enforceable without the help of a strong judiciary and the judiciary's strength comes from the confidence it enjoys of the people.
Friday 15 October 2010
Vacation in SC
BLHouse Report
Vacation is going on in the Supreme Court. It is likely to re-open on October 24, sources said.
Vacation is going on in the Supreme Court. It is likely to re-open on October 24, sources said.
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