The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Monday upheld the High Court order that stayed the trial proceedings against Dhallywood actress Pori Moni in a case filed under the Narcotics Control Act.
A three-member bench of the Appellate Division led by Appeal Division Judge Justice Md Nuruzzaman passed the order following the state's appeal against the High Court order.
The court also ordered disposing of the High Court rule over charge framing against Pori Moni in six months.
Advocate ZI Khan Panna and Advocate Shah Monjurul Hoque appeared for Pori Moni in the court on Monday, reports UNB.
Advocate Monjurul said the trial proceeding of the case will remain suspended for six months and the High Court rule should be disposed of by this period.
Pori Moni was arrested on August 4, 2021, following a raid by RAB on her Banani residence. A case was filed against her under the Narcotics Control Act the following day.
On August 31, 2021, a Dhaka court granted bail to Pori Moni in the narcotics case. She walked out of jail the following day.