The Chief Justice commented that justice should not be delayed. Syed Refat Ahmed. He said, 'Reducing judicial delay is not merely an administrative goal, but a moral imperative. We must ensure that justice is not delayed.'
He said these things while speaking as the chief guest at a conference titled 'Judicial Independence and Efficiency' at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Saturday (December 7).
The senior judge of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court. Under the chairmanship of Ashfaqul Islam, Resident Representative of UNDP Bangladesh, Stephen Leeler, Supreme Court judges, lower court judges participated in the conference.
The Chief Justice said that judicial proceedings are being made easier with legal aid through maximum use of technology, procedural reforms.
Chief Justice Dr. paying respect to the memory of the martyrs of 1971. Syed Refat Ahmed said, whose sacrifice laid the foundation of our independent nation. This month of victory, December, serves as a powerful reminder of their unparalleled courage and sacrifice.
Recalling the strong spirit of the student-led revolution of July-August 2024, the Chief Justice said, the July revolution is a struggle to overthrow oppression and restore justice, equality and humanity.
These defining moments in our history remind us that the pursuit of justice is not a fleeting endeavor but a lifelong commitment that forms the foundation of our judicial mission, the Chief Justice said.
Outlining some steps to ensure the administrative autonomy of the judiciary, the Chief Justice said, “As part of my firm commitment to institutional reforms and strengthening the independence of the judiciary, I have taken decisive steps to lay the foundation for true separation of powers.” I announced and initiated the process of creating a separate secretariat for the Judiciary. An important step to ensure the administrative autonomy of the judiciary.
Besides, I have proposed to the government to set up a Judicial Appointments Council to institutionalize transparency and merit in the appointment process of Supreme Court judges.
