The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The hearing on a writ petition filed by detained former Preme Minister Sheikh Hasina challenging the legality of the notice issued by the Anti-Corruption Commission asking her to submit her asset statement began in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court yesterday.

A High Court Division bench, comprising Justice Shah Abu Nayeem Mominur Rahman and Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury, adjourned the hearing till November 6 after a brief hearing of defence and prosecution lawyers.

Her Chief Counsel Barrister Rafique-ul Huq moved the Bench on behalf of Sheikh Hasina, who is also the President of awami League, while Atorney General Barrister Fida M Kamal represented the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), court sources said.

Barrister Shafiq Ahmed, who assisted Barrister Rafique-ul Huq during the session of the court, told journalists after the hearing that Barrister Huq submited that the ACC had violated its own rules by issuing the notice on Sheikh Hasina.

Atorney General Barrister Fida M Kamal opposed the arguments placed by Barrister Huq.