Discharge and Acquittal in Bangladesh Criminal Law
There are two measures which mount to the release of an accused: Discharge and Acquittal. As per section 265C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, if, upon consideration of
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Available Remedies under the Criminal Law for Land Disputes
A person can seek redressal under Section 145 of the Criminal Procedure Code if there is a risk of creating a volatile situation centered on land grabbing. According to this
Continue readingWhat is meant by camera trial?
According to Section 352 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the court will be open to all. As long as there is convenient space, there can be public access. However, the
Continue readingWhat is the punishment for abortion?
How to take refuge in the law A case of illegal abortion or unusual crime can be filed in the court or police station in two ways. The case was
Continue readingCan a law suit/case be withdrawn after filing a case? (civil & criminal)
Criminal Cases Criminal cases are generally of two types: CR and GR. GR cases are usually filed with the police. The CR case has to be filed in the criminal
Continue readingArrest and Detention in Bangladesh law
Any person arrested by the Police cannot be detained in custody for more that twenty-four (24) hours by virtue of section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Hereinafter referred
Continue readingCriminal Appeals : Bail & Suspension of Sentence
-by Barrister Shajib Mahmood Alam As a trial advocate, one of the more common questions that I get asked is regarding bail when a convicted person decides to appeal. What
Continue readingHow to file Cheque Dishonor Case in Bangladesh law?
-by Barrister Shajib Mahmood Alam The Negotiable Instruments Act 1881 regulate this area of the law. Section 6 of the said act defines a cheque. The different parties to a
Continue readingBailable Offences – Bangladesh
Offences under Penal code, 1860 which has been mentioned in 2nd schedule of the Code of Criminal Procedure,1898 as bailable are given below- Serial no. Offence Section (of Penal
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