Constitutional & Administrative Law
Defending the Rule of Law. Challenging Executive Overreach.
Constitutional and administrative law form the foundation of legislation in Bangladesh. At The Justice Corner, we strive to protect individual liberty and ensure that state power is exercised legally and within its bounds. Our team of practiced High Court lawyers has successfully represented clients from all over the country in cases involving the review of executive actions, government litigation, and public law issues. We champion strategic litigation for state accountability to safeguard democratic governance.
Core Areas of Practice
1. Judicial Review of Administrative Actions We hold the government accountable when it acts beyond its powers.
- Writ Jurisdiction: We assist clients in instituting Writ Petitions before the High Court Division to challenge government departments or public officers who act arbitrarily or neglect due process.
- Challenging Illegality: We fight against arbitrariness, unreasonableness, dereliction of statutory duty, and breaches of natural justice by public functionaries.
Challenging the State. Enforcing Accountability.
When the government acts illegally, or fails to act when it should, the remedy lies in the High Court Division. We specialize in filing Writ Petitions to challenge the decisions of public bodies, regulatory authorities, and administrative tribunals.
We classify our Writ Portfolio into five distinct categories:
1. Administrative & Regulatory Writs
Relief against arbitrary government decisions.
- Challenging "Show Cause" & Termination Notices: Writs against arbitrary notices issued by government bodies (like RAJUK, City Corporation, or Ministries) canceling licenses, permits, or contracts without due process.
- Tender & Procurement Disputes: Challenging the illegal rejection of valid tenders or the awarding of government contracts to ineligible bidders (Public Procurement Rules violations).
- Review of Executive Actions: Challenging administrative decisions that suffer from "unreasonableness" or procedural impropriety.
2. Fiscal Writs (Tax, VAT & Customs)
When revenue authorities overstep their boundaries.
- Blocking Illegal Tax Demands: Filing Writs to stay the enforcement of arbitrary income tax assessments or VAT demands that violate fundamental rights.
- Customs & Port Issues: Challenging the seizure and confiscation of goods, illegal classification of H.S. Codes, or the imposition of unjustified fines by Customs authorities.
- Rebate & Bond License Cancellation: Contesting the cancellation of Bond Licenses or the refusal of VAT rebates by the NBR.
3. Service Matters (Public Employment)
Protecting the careers of public servants.
- Wrongful Dismissal & Suspension: Representing government and semi-government employees against illegal termination or indefinite suspension.
- Promotion & Seniority Disputes: Filing Writs when a public servant is wrongfully denied promotion or when seniority lists are manipulated to favor others.
- Pension & Gratuity: Compelling the government to release withheld pension funds and post-retirement benefits.
4. Human Rights & Civil Liberty
Immediate protection of the individual.
- Habeas Corpus (Illegal Detention): Demanding the immediate production and release of any person detained by law enforcement without a valid court order or specific case.
- Freedom of Movement & Speech: Challenging travel bans (preventing departure at the airport) or restrictions on freedom of association and press.
- Right to Life & Fair Trial: Enforcing the constitutional safeguards on arrest and the right to be treated in accordance with the law.
5. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) & Environment
Litigation for the greater good.
- Environmental Protection: Writs to stop illegal industrial activities, river pollution, and the filling of wetlands/water bodies that degrade the environment.
- Social Justice: Challenging discriminatory government policies based on gender, religion, or disability.
6. Fundamental Rights & Constitutional Petitions
Enforcing the rights enshrined in the Constitution.
- Civil Liberties: We handle enforcement actions seeking protection against unlawful detention (Habeas Corpus), violations of freedom of speech, religious rights, and equal protection before the law.
- Public Interest Litigation (PIL): We pursue collective rights through PILs to assert arguments against policies that violate constitutional rights without proper justification.
7. Service Matters & Government Employment Disputes
Protecting the rights of public servants.
- Service Disputes: We represent government and quasi-government employees in disputes regarding promotion denial, wrongful termination, transfer issues, and pension claims.
- Bureaucratic Defense: We navigate the intricate maze of service rules and statutory shields to ensure that no politically charged bureaucratic action infringes upon a public servant's due protective rights.
8. Environmental Law & Social Justice
Litigation for the greater good.
- Environmental Defense: We represent NGOs and individuals in litigation to prevent environmental degradation, pollution, and illegal industrial activities that harm rivers, forests, and wetlands.
- Anti-Discrimination: We fight against discrimination in government policy based on gender, religion, disability, or political opposition, invoking equality provisions to seek redress.
Strategic Note: When to File a Writ?
Add this "Client Advisory" box to explain the strategy:
Why File a Writ? In many administrative disputes, the standard appeal process is slow or non-existent. A Writ Petition allows us to seek an immediate "Stay Order" or "Injunction" from the High Court, stopping the government action (e.g., stopping a demolition or a bank account freeze) instantly while the case is being heard.
Why Choose Us for Constitutional Law?
A Check Against Power. Whether it is a "Service Matter" saving a civil servant's career or a "Writ Petition" stopping an illegal government demolition, we provide the legal finesse required to challenge the State. We ensure that the machinery of the government respects the rights of the citizen.