Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan has called on senior lawyers to advise anti-quota protesters, emphasizing that the court is always open to them.
He questioned why protesters are focusing on the executive branch when any executive decision can be challenged in court.
The chief justice made these remarks while addressing senior lawyers and Supreme Court leaders during an appeal hearing concerning the “16-point advice to the National Parliament to build a corruption-free country”.
"Quota protesters can present their demands through lawyers. We will listen to it seriously," the chief justice said.
During the appeal hearing, senior lawyer Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kazal highlighted that the High Court suggested 16 points to make the country corruption-free in the national interest.
In response, the chief justice questioned: "Why are we going to give advice to Parliament? Can we advise Parliament? The High Court can give instructions to the government."
He added: "According to the Constitution, the president can advise the Supreme Court if he wants. The president may or may not accept that advice if he wishes."
Addressing Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kazal, the chief justice said: "You are the leader of the Supreme Court Bar, and you have a responsibility towards the country. Convince and advise those who are agitating about the quota. The door of the court is always open for them."