The New Nation - Internet Edition

Outgoing Chief Justice Md Ruhul Amin unveiling the
cover of the 'Annual Report on the Judicary' as the chief
guest at a function at Hotel Sonargaon in the city on
Saturday. Law Adviser AF Hasan Ariff and ADB Country
Director Hua Du were present as speci

UNB, Dhaka

Outgoing Chief Justice M Ruhul Amin yesterday called upon all quarters to uphold the image of the judiciary as it is the last resort to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the people.

"In the interest of the nation, the image of the judiciary must be kept high at any cost," Justice Amin whose tenure as Chief Justice ended yesterday said while launching the Supreme Court annual report on the judiciary, 2007 at Hotel Sonargaon.

Referring to a book authored by an Indian noted jurist VG Ramachandran, Justice Amin said, "A nation may afford to lose its confidence in its King or even in its Parliament, but it would be suicidal if it loses its confidence in the judiciary."

He said that during his judicial career over 16 years he made his all out efforts in protecting the dignity and image of the judiciary.

About the implementation of the separation of the judiciary from the executive fetters, Justice Amin said, "it has been possible because of the sincerity of the interim government."

Law Adviser AF Hassan Ariff and ADB country director Hua Du also spoke on the occasion.

The Law Advisor said the nation is now passing through a critical juncture of the nation. The independence of the judiciary is vitally important for a self-respected nation. He said the judiciary has been separated from the executive control for establishing the rule of law.

Among others, former Chief Justices ATM Afzal, Latifur Rahman and KM Hasan were present.