The High Court has raised questions about the legality of the death penalty in the absence of a clear policy framework in light of Bangladesh's commitments under international law. The rule was issued in response to a writ petition filed on Dec 7, questioning the constitutional validity of the death penalty. Advocate Ishrat Hassan brought the writ petition before the court, while Deputy Attorney General Tushar Kanti Roy and Assistant Attorney General Salim Azad represented the state. Ishrat cited the abolition of the death penalty in 112 countries and argued that it be declared unconstitutional in Bangladesh. The writ petition further contends that the provisions for capital punishment under Bangladesh's Penal Code contradict Articles 32 and 35 of the country's Constitution.

Source: bd News24 January 30, 2024 14:12 UTC