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44,802 accused secure bail through virtual hearing from lower courts
DHAKA, June 26, 2020 (BSS) – Lower courts across the country have
granted bail to a total of 44,802 accused in different cases after
holding hearings on their pleas virtually so far.
“Starting from May 11, when the lower courts started holding
virtual hearing under ‘Usage of Information and Communication
Technology in Court Ordinance, 2020’ and in line with apex court’s
practice direction, till June 25, the lower courts have allowed bail
to 44,802 accused,” Supreme Court spokesperson Md Saifur Rahman told
BSS.
Rahman, who is also a special officer of the High Court Division,
said the lower courts have disposed of 84,657 bail pleas during the
time. From June 21 to June 25, the lower courts have disposed of
11,541 petitions for bail and a total of 5,600 people secured bail
through virtual hearing.
Of the total number of bail orders from the lower courts, 571 were
child accused.
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