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Constitutional Law Articles

Challenges in Establishing a Rule-of-Law State under Martial Law: The Ukrainian Experience and Comparative Perspectives

The purpose of this study is to identify the key challenges arising in establishing a rule-of-law state under martial law. The study involves an analysis of international legal instruments, national r...

Judiciary Case Comments

The case of Moulana Abdul Hakim and Judicial Review. A move towards the right direction?

The ruling in Moulana Md. Abdul Hakim v. Government of Bangladesh & Others in 2014 has extended the frontiers of judicial review under the Bangladeshi constitutional scheme. The judgment explores...

Constitutional Law Commentary

Legitimacy of the Interim Government of Bangladesh

The legitimacy of the Interim Government², sworn in on 8 August 2024, has sparked debate. Some justify it using the doctrine of necessity or Kelsen's \"Grundnorm\" shift, both of which have histo...

Human Rights Articles

School Abductions and School Safety in Nigeria – Reflections on Applicable Legal Instruments

The insecurity situation in Nigeria is currently at a dangerous juncture, following the upsurge in attacks on schools by armed bandits, leading to the abduction of scores of school children. This deve...

Administrative Law Articles

Historical Basis of Modern Ombudsman: A Critical Inquiry

Contemporary practice of establishing Ombudsman in different public, private and social sectors to resolve individual grievances is increasing steadily. Critical appreciation of this fact ineludibly g...

Human Rights Articles

The Role of Courts in Combating Sexual Harassment in Bangladesh Judicial Activism versus Feminism?

The problem of sexual harassment is an uncomfortable headache for Bangladesh as it has been brewing in the society for a very long time. Until recently there were no sexual harassment laws or guidelin...

Intellectual Trade Law Articles

Infusion of Social clause into Global Trade Agreements How necessary are they?

This article examines whether social clauses should be instilled into global trade agreements so as to develop labour standards in exporting countries, i.e. developing countries from the South. Social...

Judiciary Book Review

Maintainability of Writ Petition: An Appraisal

It is not often that a Judge of the Supreme Court writes a book. The absence of publications by members of the higher judiciary has meant that the legal community has been unable to draw upon their ex...