The New Nation - Internet Edition

Rafiqul Islam Azad

Country's leading jurists yesterday observed that people have been getting the benefit of separation of judiciary from the administration.

They said its complete success depends on regular monitoring and active roles of the Supreme Court.

They made the comments while talking to The New Nation on one year completion of separation of judiciary that came into force November 1 last year.

Advocate Khandaker Mahbub Uddin Ahmed said that the judiciary has been freed from the interference of administration and it is working smoothly.

"Now, it is the responsibility of both the judges and the lawyers to accelerate the legal process speedily with less expenses.

Advocate Mahbub Uddin, who is a standing committee member of the BNP, emphasised the need for maintaining honesty, sincerity and punctuality to ensure justice.

Advocate Subrata Chowdhury said the achievements of separation of judiciary would take time to consolidate since it started amid limitations.

He termed the development in the judicial system a positive indication saying that the active role of the Supreme Court would reach the benefit to the masses.

Barrister Rafiqul Islam Miah said all stakeholders, including lawyers and judges are absolutely happy with the separation of judiciary.

"Time will come when its benefit reaches the people. But it's a matter of time," he said.

Barrister Rafiqul Islam, however, said question would be there if interference of ministry concerned persists in the functions of the lower courts

He also observed that there would be a little chance of political appointments of judges as a new committee, free from government interference, has been constituted in this regard.