Attorney General Mohammad Asaduzzaman said that the judiciary has emerged from the influence of corruption and politics through the upholding of the verdict on the cancellation of the 16th amendment to the constitution.
He made the comments in response to questions from journalists at his office on Sunday.
The attorney general said: "Through the upholding of the verdict on the cancellation of the 16th amendment to the constitution, the judiciary has moved to a place where it can perform its duties independently. Sunday’s verdict is indeed historic for the independence of the judiciary.”
16th amendment hearing: Power to remove judges returns to Supreme Judicial CouncilRegarding the transfer of the power to remove judges from parliament to the Supreme Judicial Council, the attorney general said: "A historic responsibility has been entrusted to the Supreme Judicial Council. They (the judiciary) must utilize this power correctly while standing tall. If they do not utilize it, history will judge them."
Earlier in the day, the Appellate Division disposed of the review petition against its ruling, which declared the 16th amendment to the constitution as illegal and void.
As a result, lawyers have confirmed that the power to remove judges of the higher courts has now returned to the "Supreme Judicial Council."
The full bench of the Appellate Division, consisting of six members and led by Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed, declared the order on Sunday.
If any allegations of incompetence or professional misconduct arise against a judge, an investigation can be conducted through the Supreme Judicial Council to take appropriate action.
