CJ asks judges to deliver evenhanded justice to people in free judiciary

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Chief Justice (CJ) M Ruhul Amin Thursday advised the judges of subordinate courts to deliver even-handed justice to people as the judiciary becomes independent of the executive control from November 1, reports UNB.
"We have to prove our capability through our work in fulfilling the long-desired aspiration of the people about dispensation of justice," he said while inaugurating an orientation programme for the district and sessions judges at the Judicial Administration Training Institute (JATI).
Sixty-three district and sessions judges are participating in the programme. These judges will monitor the performance of the judicial magistrates from November 1.
Terming the newly introduced judicial magistrates at the subordinate courts as members of the same family in the judiciary, the CJ said some mess still existed in dispensation of justice at magistracy level, but he did not elaborate.
He urged the judicial magistrates to function cautiously while dealing with criminal cases where people would have extensive involvement.
On disposing of application of an accused for granting bail before a magistrate's court, Justice Amin said the necessary order in this regard should be delivered in open court instead of Khas Kamra (Judge's Chamber) to avoid any whispering. "Why should we shoulder the share of such whispering?"
Presided over by JATI Director General Justice Hamidul Haque, the inaugural session was also addressed by Law Adviser Mainul Hosein and Justice MM Ruhul Amin of the Appellate Division.
The Law Adviser said people's trust on conscience and intellect of the judges had been recognised through separation of the judiciary from the executive control, a constitutional obligation lying pending since independence of Bangladesh.
This independence would also enhance the dignity of the judges, he said, adding "From now on you please deliver justice to the people independently without looking at others."
Hosein said democracy would become meaningless without justice and similarly honesty and independent outlook of a judge ensured justice. "It is your privilege, but the task is very tough. You will remain responsible to your conscience while discharging your responsibilities," he observed.