Move to clear stuck Ctg cases

Chief Justice (CJ) Md Muzammel Hossain has intervened to clear the way for trials in sensational cases in Chittagong after they got stuck due to stay orders from the High Court (HC). The CJ has given specific directions for these cases pending in Chittagong Divisional Speedy Trial Tribunal before leaving for a foreign tour, Supreme Court’s Registrar AKM Shamsul Islam has said. Justice Muzammel Hossain took the initiative after the news report – 27 cases at a halt in Chittagong – was published by a national daily on August 12, the SC registrar said today. The newspaper report said that high-profile cases against top terrorists, former ministers and MPs have been stuck for years even though they were sent to the speedy trial tribunal for resolution within 135 working days. There were three cases currently being conducted in the court. The CJ has updated himself on these cases, said Shamsul Islam, adding that 10 such cases were ready to go for the final stages of hearing at the HC. ‘These ten cases have been sent to the court of Justice Md Moinul Islam Chowdhury where hearing will begin after the break. The Chief Justice said the other cases should also be readied for final hearing,’ the SC registrar said, according to AFP.