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.
Facts
Founding Year Jurisdiction Scopefinal court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in Bangladesh 1 Jurisdiction Scope
Jurisdiction Scope (category) Connections
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Bangladesh, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Dhaka, located there.
Sources
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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