Development of Writ Jurisdiction in Bangladesh: 1972-2008

Abstract

The dissertation is based on a study of 36 years of writ jurisdiction in Bangladesh. It studies more specifically developments that have been seen regarding writ jurisdiction after the independence of Bangladesh. An aggrieved person or any person or group (who may be taken as aggrieved person) can sue for relief in the interest of the public or for the well-being of society and in his/her own interest. To meet above needs I have tried to focus on the Appellate Division judgments and on the developments that has been seen regarding five kinds of writ petitions. The question of locus standi, question of amendment of the constitution and the question of circumstances in which the petitioner application is maintainable as well as grounds on which the petitioner can get relief constitute the subject-matter of this dissertation. The present study seeks to explore how the judiciary has acted or provided protection for public interest through their judgments.