In its latest research findings released on Thursday, it recommended the control of lower judiciary be placed under the Supreme Court. "The control and supervision of the lower courts should solely be placed under the Supreme Court," the TIB says in its recommendations. "A dual control system by the law ministry and the Supreme Court now exists in the lower judiciary. These discrepancies and poor relations between the judiciary and the executive are affecting the functioning of the lower courts, according to TIB report. Asked whether the tug of war between now-resigned chief justice SK Sinha and government put any adverse impact on the lower courts, TIB chairperson Sultana Kamal said, "As the citizen, we were affected.

Source: bd News24 November 30, 2017 19:52 UTC