5 Questions
What is the highest court of law in Bangladesh?
Supreme Court of Bangladesh
How many Justices are there in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh as of August 2023?
7 Justices
Which division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh has original jurisdiction in certain limited cases?
The High Court Division
What type of cases does the High Court Division hear?
Appeals from lower courts and tribunals
In which year was the Constitution of Bangladesh that created the Supreme Court adopted?
1972
Study Notes
Structure of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh
- The Supreme Court of Bangladesh is the highest court of law in Bangladesh, comprising the High Court Division and the Appellate Division.
- Established by Part VI Chapter I (article 94) of the Constitution of Bangladesh, adopted in 1972.
Composition and Justices
- The Supreme Court is also the office of the Chief Justice, Appellate Division Justices, and High Court Division Justices of Bangladesh.
- As of August 2023, the Supreme Court has 7 Justices in the Appellate Division and 89 Justices in the High Court Division (78 permanent and 11 additional).
Functions of the High Court Division
- The High Court Division hears appeals from lower courts and tribunals.
- It has original jurisdiction in certain limited cases, such as: • Writ applications under Article 101 of the Constitution of Bangladesh. • Company matters. • Admiralty matters.
Jurisdiction of the Appellate Division
- The Appellate Division has jurisdiction to hear appeals in certain cases.
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