Legality

Legality and morality: Sometimes friends, mostly foes

In most instances, legality and morality are at opposing poles of philosophical debates and pragmatic applications.
27 August 2024, 14:00 PM

HC rejects writ over Islam as state religion

The High Court yesterday rejected the writ petition that challenged the legality of a constitutional provision giving Islam the status of state religion.
28 March 2016, 18:00 PM

HC questions DMP provision

The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of a provision under which the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has been collecting information about residents of the metropolitan area.
27 March 2016, 18:00 PM

HC questions legality

The High Court yesterday questioned the legality of the collection of fingerprints of mobile subscribers for SIM registration, in the wake of widespread criticism of the move and public fear of possible misuse of such personal data.
14 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Pakistan suspends military court death sentences

Pakistan's Supreme Court suspends death sentences passed by controversial new military tribunals, until it rules on the legality of the sentences.
16 April 2015, 13:59 PM