An Analysis on Bangladesh Judicial Service (Srinkhola) Bidhimala, 2017: From the perspective of Masdar Hossain Case

Abstract

With particular reference to important cases in the judiciary, this thesis examines the concepts of judicial independence and judicial accountability. Finding provisions of the Bangladesh Judicial Service (Srinkhola) Bidhimala, 2017 that contradict with judicial independence and accountability is the main goal of this thesis. The thesis investigates the state of judicial independence and accountability in Bangladesh in light of international norms and the Bangladeshi Constitution. First, it assesses the constitutional principle of the independence of the judiciary. Then, this thesis looks at how the Masdar Hossain Case"s judgment separated the executive branch from the subordinate judiciary. The Bangladesh Judicial Service (Srinkhola) Bidhimala, 2017 rule's advantages and disadvantages are discussed in the thesis along with how they affect judicial independence. It makes suggestions for improving Bangladesh's judicial independence and accountability conditions by keeping the positive aspects or addressing the negative ones. Finally, the thesis underlines that appropriate steps should be taken to safeguard judicial independence.