The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld High Court order having declared illegal the detention of former state minister for home affairs Lutfozzaman Babar, turning down a government plea for holding him behind bars.

Chamber Judge M A Matin gave the ruling upon a petition moved by the government seeking stay on operation of the November 27 High Court judgment.

On October 26, a 30-day detention order was issued against Babar as he was about to get out on bail from Dhaka Central Jail. The Home Ministry issued the detention order following a general diary (GD) filed with Gulshan police station stating that it would be a 'violation of the Emergency Power Rules if he is set free'.