Bangladesh, June 25 -- A writ petition has been filed with the High Court challenging the validity of the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, the law under which Bangladesh's crimes against humanity trials are being conducted.
Supreme Court lawyer Mohammad Mohsin Rashid filed the petition on Wednesday, making the law secretary and other relevant authorities respondents.
The petition comes at a time when the International Crimes Tribunal is dealing with several high-profile cases, including those linked to the July-August uprising, enforced disappearances and alleged crimes committed during previous governments.
The move has brought the legal basis of the tribunal under renewed judicial scrutiny. The International Crimes (Tribunals) Act,...