Bangladesh
SK Sinha | Law And Order Sinha's verdict has proved that no one is above the law: Law Minister Huq
Dhaka, November 10: Following the verdict on money laundering and embezzlement case on Tuesday, that saw former Chief Justice SK Sinha being handed a 11-year jail term, Law Minister Anisul Huq told reporters that it proves that no one is above the law in Bangladesh.
Anisul Huq said, ‘If anyone commits a crime, the person will be judged, whoever that may be. This verdict proves that no one is above the law. It was very necessary. But I'm not happy, because he was involved with the judiciary, he was the Chief Justice. I am an advocate and have been involved with the judiciary all my life, it can't be a happy instance for me."
Responding to opposition's claim that Sinha would never have faced the law if he did not go against the government, the minister said, "This is not true. Those saying things like that are doing it in order to criticise the government. There is no point in saying things like that."
Huq added, "If you hold any constitutional or important government post, you have to give an account of your activities. In that case, I think, it set an example. Transparency and accountability should be maintained at all times."
"You will be punished if you commit a crime. The crime has been proven, the court has ruled. From 1975 to 1996, we saw that in this country, the father of the nation was killed along with his family, but no case was registered. We have come out of that culture. Other corruption cases, including murder of Bangabandhu, the Jail Killings and crimes against humanity, have been tried in phases. This proves that the rule of law has been established in the country," the Law Minister said.
Anisul Haque said, "No judge has committed such a crime in the history of Bangladesh. That is why there was no need for such a trial. If it was wrong, there would have been justice."
