HC issues rule for live telecast of important case hearings

The High Court (HC) has issued a rule asking the authorities concerned to explain why steps should not be taken to telecast live hearings of cases that are of public and constitutional importance, reports BSS.

The HC bench of Justice Md Habibul Gani and Justice Syed Mohammed Tazrul Hossain passed the order following a hearing on a writ petition filed in this regard on Tuesday.

The court asked Supreme Court Registrar General, Information Secretary and Law Secretary to reply the rule within next four weeks. It also set June 26 for the next hearing and possible further orders.Advocate Mohammad Shishir Manir moved the plea before the court which was filed by lawyers Saddam Hossain, Mizanun Haque, Abdullah Sadik, Aminul Islam Shakil and Zayed-Bin-Amjad.