The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

Chief Justice M Ruhul Amin yesterday urged the judges to ensure dispensation of justice by remaining accountable to their conscience, not to seek applause.

"A judge does not need clapping. He should give judgment by staying within the framework of laws," he told a six-day workshop of Senior Assistant Judges.

The Chief Justice said a judge should not consider who will be happy or who will not by his judgment.

He said if a judge considers it, then it will not only hamper the dispensation of justice but also put the entire judicial system into question.

Chief Justice Ruhul Amin also urged the judges to give special attention to the cases of women and children.

Dr Kamal Hossain, who presided over the inaugural session of the workshop, said there is no scope of autocracy if the constitutional rule exists.

He said everything must be done in accordance with law as none is above the law.

Twenty senior assistant judges are taking part in the workshop.

Bangladesh Institute of Law and International Affairs (BILIA) organized the workshop at its auditorium.