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Published: 22 Apr 2021 10:35 PM BdST
Updated: 22 Apr 2021 10:35 PM BdST
The apex court has directed divisional special judge and special judge courts to conduct virtual proceedings to only dispose of bail and other urgent criminal applications amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. );
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The High Court Division of the Supreme Court on Thursday issued the directive in line with the chief justice s orders.
The special judges must remotely hold sessions to dispense with bail and other urgent criminal plea on a daily basis, except weekly and public holidays, following the Supreme Court s guidelines on the use of information technology and related matters, the notice said.
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Published: 05 Apr 2021 03:00 AM BdST
Updated: 05 Apr 2021 03:00 AM BdST
Chief Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has issued a set of directives on conducting court operations during the second coronavirus lockdown. );
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The Supreme Court authorities announced the directives in three notices on Sunday, a day before the beginning of the seven-day lockdown.
The chamber judge and four High Court benches will be in operation virtually from Monday, according to the notices.
The Chief Judicial Magistrates Court and the Chief Metropolitan Magistrates Court will continue case proceedings on a limited scale but the other lower courts and tribunals will remain closed.