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Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh

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The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh is the highest appellate court in the country, hearing final appeals in civil and criminal cases from the High Court Division and exercising advisory jurisdiction over questions of law the President refers to it. It was established under the High Court of Bangladesh (Amendment) Order of 1972, inheriting the powers formerly held by the Supreme Court of Pakistan, and it sits in Ramna, Dhaka.

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Founding Year
1972 1
Seat
Dhaka 1
Jurisdiction Scope
final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in Bangladesh 1
Jurisdiction Scope
Jurisdiction Scope (category)
Final Court of Appeal 1
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1. Wikipedia: Appellate Division, Supreme Court of Bangladesh
  • History section
    the High Court of Bangladesh (Amendment) Order, 1972 (President's Order No. 91 of 1972) to establish the Appellate Division
  • Infobox, location field
    Ramna, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
  • Lead paragraph
    It serves as the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases, with appellate review authority over judgements of the High Court Division.
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