Hearing

Judge Clears Attorney of Contempt Charge After Absence at Court Hearing

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A judge has recently dismissed a contempt charge against an attorney who failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing, highlighting issues around professional responsibility and court management. The lawyer in question, whose identity has not been disclosed, had been held in contempt for missing a court date. The absence, initially perceived as disregard for judicial proceedings, was later brought before a judge for reassessment. In court, the attorney presented a compelling argument detailing a misunderstanding in the scheduling of hearings and conflicts with professional commitments. These factors contributed to their absence on the designated … Read more

Setback in Bangladesh: Hindu Priest’s Bail Hearing Delayed Amid Absence of Legal Representation

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a recent development, the bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest, was postponed due to the absence of any legal representation willing to defend him. The circumstances surrounding the lack of legal aid for Das have highlighted concerns related to religious minorities’ representation in the legal system of Bangladesh. Das, involved in a case yet to be detailed in public records, has been waiting for an opportunity to seek bail and contest the charges laid against him. The reasons behind the absence of legal representation during his scheduled hearing … Read more

Justice Delayed, Defender Down: Bail Hearing for Hindu Monk Postponed as Attacked Lawyers Fail to Appear in Bangladesh Court

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – A bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a Hindu priest from ISKCON detained on sedition charges, was indefinitely delayed after a no-show from his legal team in a Bangladesh court. The hearing, originally slated for today, has now been pushed to January 2 amid unsettling developments involving his defense lawyers. Reports indicate that the defense team, comprising 51 attorneys, has faced severe intimidation and violence, leading to their absence in court. Among them, advocate Ramen Roy, who is spearheading Das’s defense, was severely injured in an attack and is now recuperating … Read more

Supporters Anticipate Crucial Court Hearing for Jailed Indian Activist Umar Khalid Amid Allegations of Repression

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New Delhi, India – Four years after his arrest, Umar Khalid, an Indian student activist, remains incarcerated without bail or trial. A court hearing in New Delhi scheduled for Monday is anticipated to provide significant updates regarding his long-pending legal proceedings. Khalid was arrested in September 2020 on charges related to his alleged involvement in orchestrating deadly riots during 2020’s anti-government protests. The controversy at the heart of the riots was the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s administration, which facilitiates citizenship for non-Muslim minorities from neighboring countries. The legislation has … Read more