No polls for convicts sentenced to over 2yrs: High Court
Published : 27 Nov 2018, 13:33
Sahos Desk
The High Court today said a convict sentenced to more than two years in jail cannot contest the election, even if an appeal is pending.
The court came up with the observation in line with Article 66 (2)(D) of the constitution.
It said, the convict can only run for candidacy after a five-year term after completion of the jail term.
The High Court bench of Justice Mohammad Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice KM Hafizul Alam passed the order while rejecting petitions filed by five BNP leaders seeking suspension of their conviction in graft cases.
Source: thedailystar