The High Court yesterday observed that a person convicted on contempt charges by the International Crimes Tribunal could appeal to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking justice.
An HC bench comprising of Justice Farah Mahbub and Justice Kazi Md Ejarul Haque Akondo made the observation, disposing of a writ petition filed by 12 noted citizens.
The petition sought suspension of the contempt proceedings by the International Crimes Tribunal 2 in connection with a statement made by 49 noted citizens, expressing their concern over the punishment of British citizen and journalist David Bergman.
Senior Advocate Akhtar Imam, Barrister Rashna Imam and Barrister Reshad Imam represented the petitioners during the hearing while Attorney-General Mahbubey Alam appeared for the state.
On April 23, Tribunal 2 set April 29 for submitting reply by 23 noted citizens as to why they shall not be punished for contempt of court.
On January 14, it issued a contempt notice against 49 people, who had expressed concerns through a statement published on Bangla daily Prothom Alo over the Tribunal’s judgement to punish David Bergman.
