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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

Hindu Side Lawyer Anticipates Dismissal as Masjid Committee Challenges Verdict in Gyanvapi Case

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VARANASI, India – The legal battle over the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi has taken another turn as the mosque committee moves to the High Court (HC) to challenge a recent verdict. The committee aims to prevent the implementation of the court’s decision that favored the Hindu side, who claim the mosque was built on the site of a destroyed temple. The move comes after a lower court ruled in favor of the Hindu litigants, stating that there was sufficient evidence to support their claim. Now, the committee representing the mosque is determined to have the … Read more