HC rule for formulating sentencing guideline
Monday, 20 September 2021
The High Court (HC) on Sunday issued a rule asking
authorities concerned to explain as to why they shall not pass an order to formulate a guideline or policy to ensure identical and consistent sentencing, reports BSS.
A HC division bench comprising Justice M Enayetur Rahim and Justice Md Mostafizur Rahman passed the order after holding hearing a writ filed in this regard.
Legislative and Parliame-ntary Affairs Division Secretary, Law and Justice Division Secretary and Law Commission Chairman were made respondents in the writ.