The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

The Supreme Court has published the amendments of the 'The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)' that regulates inquiry, investigation and trial of criminal cases in the subordinate courts.

Chief Justice M Ruhul Amin formally unfurled the compiled amended CrPC at a simple ceremony at the Judges' Lounge of the Supreme Court yesterday, ten days after the Separation of Judiciary from Executive control.

Chief Justice Amin, in his brief speech, said the CrPC book was published at the initiative of the Supreme Court. "It will be distributed to the subordinate courts across the country within a week for their use," he added.

Judges of the Appellate Division, Attorney General, President and Secretary of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) were present at the function.

Attorney General Fida M Kamal and SCBA President Barrister M Amir-Ul Islam congratulated the Chief Justice on his initiative for publishing the book, which is useful for all concerned to have knowledge and idea about the updates of law.