Allegations against the SC Section and the Bench

There are many complaints of lawyers against benches and sections of the two divisions of the Supreme Court. There are also brokers who are involved in various scams even though they are not associated with the court in any way

There are more than two thousand 'intermediary brokers' in the court area. Lawyers say that in order to get rid of corruption, it is necessary to conduct an integrated campaign.

At other times, even in the digital courts during the Coronvirus period, a class of officers and employees of sections and benches invented new techniques of corruption. Not only this, but you can also do wonders with the help of the Token System. As the transaction was stopped, the work of the section started slow.

The extent of corruption:

An affidavit has to be given in any case or application including an appeal to the High Court. This work is section 7 And the benches of the court list the cases. In the case of an affidavit, the applicant has to be physically present. Talking at various stages, it is learned that in many cases, they did not show up and took affidavits from the section in exchange for bribery. In addition to the people in the section, the clerks of the lawyers are also involved in this process. If the affidavit is not sent to the bench, the case cannot be heard even if it is on the list. Therefore, there are allegations often the affidavits were delayed to collect the money.

Bench officers list the cases Allegedly, the list of cases on the bench is a big source of money recovery. If the case is not on the list, no hearing will take place. So you have to pay money to get on the list. Not only that, but the case will also be before or after the list, so it is determined in exchange for money. There is also a matter of transaction about getting a copy of it in writing after the order has been issued. Because this course of action does not start without a written order. There are allegations of extortion also.

Based on these allegations by the lawyers, the token system was introduced in the section a few weeks ago. As a rule, the lawyer's clerk will take a token on behalf of the applicant by submitting the documents for the affidavit of the case. They will take the documents from outside the gate by showing the token again. As the transaction was stopped, some of the officers and employees of the section were struck by lightning. Since they don't have speed money, they lose interest in work. Advocate Mashiur Rahman, a member of the Supreme Court Bar Association and the Code of Conduct Committee, said: If there is a chaotic situation there, the operation is carried out But the situation would not have arisen if the section had given the affidavit paper as per the rules. "

'Touts' in court:

The court has the identity cards of the lawyers, their clerks, benches and section officers. The clerks also have certain clothes. However, several people are active in the court area. They stay there as lawyers or clerks. They also use lawyer's clothes Speaking to a few people involved in the court. It is learned that this cycle is very big. Some lawyers have a relationship with them. They can also be seen in the lawyers' room. Allegedly, some of them have even opened chambers in the vicinity of the Supreme Court. This group works to catch the clients of some lawyers.

There is another group of those who make fake court orders and fake bail orders. In the last few years, a number of such fake orders and bail have been issued. This rgoup is also known to be located in the government offices in the vicinity. Mizanur Rahman, general secretary of the Supreme Court Clerks' Association, claimed, "Some bench officers are involved in this cycle. This fraud is not possible without their help, " he said." We welcome the anti-corruption drive in the Supreme Court area. But action should be taken against those involved. We work according to the law. We have identity cards and special clothes."

Virtual courts also failed to curb corruption:

Advocate Mashiur Rahman said, "We hoped that the virtual court would reduce corruption in the benches and sections during this pandemic. But it has not diminished. "Again the answer comes in e-mail But the list of cases are is in the hands of the bench. Therefore, it has been seen that if there is no financial communication, the name of the court will not be sent to the case list. Various excuses were given that the e-mail could not be found. The bottom line is that if they are not satisfied, it will not work.

The Attorney General and the Bar Association have already met with the Chief Justice on these issues. A complaint box has also been set up for making specific complaints. The Bar Association has also formed a code of conduct committee

Barrister Ruhul Quddus Kajal, general secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association, said, "There can be no irregularities, bribery or corruption in a place like the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court administration and the Bar Association agreed on this. The fight against corruption will continue. "

Supreme Court spokesperson Saifur Rahman said, "The Chief Justice is firmly against any kind of irregularities and corruption in the Supreme Court premises. The operation was carried out on Sunday. Now Justice Iman Ali will give a report. Action will be taken on its basis. Any complaints will be dealt with immediately. "

He said the 43 people were detained for breaking the rules and entering the section.