The amendment had empowered MPs to impeach Supreme Court judges, but the Appellate Division declared it illegal. “There’s no point in filing a review plea now. The Supreme Court published the full verdict on Aug 1, drawing harsh criticism from the Awami League government. In early October, Attorney General Alam formed an 11-strong panel, setting in motion the process to file a review petition after the parliament passed a motion the previous month to initiate legal proceedings. “I believe even if a review petition is moved, there’s no chance of a hearing being held until new judges are appointed,” he added.

Source: bd News24 November 28, 2017 17:15 UTC