Dhaka, Aug 29 Senior Awami League leader Suranjit Sengupta on Wednesday observed the High Court order, declaring the parliament Speaker's ruling 'ineffective and legally baseless', will push the country towards conflict. A member of the committee that formulated the constitution, Sengupta made the statement at a discussion organised at the Dhaka Reporters Unity.
"The matter which was shut once and for all has been reopened to roll the country into conflict," he said.
"I could not understand why the matter was raised before the court once again."
On July 24, the High Court ruled Speaker's ruling 'ineffective and legally baseless' after hearing a petition challenging the ruling.
The full verdict was released on Aug 20.
"MPs enjoy privileges (impunity) under the Article 78 of the Constitution. Any matter can be discussed (in parliament) for the sake of public interest, but it should not be taken to the court. There is no chance to raise questions or intervene in any matter discussed in the parliament," said Sengupta.
"No parliamentary proceedings can be taken to the court until the Constitution has the Article 78. The Speaker's ruling came following the article. How a court can come up with an observation on the matter?"
Mentioning that the court order had led to a controversy, Sengupta said, "The court could have issued a ruling instead of passing the observation. In that case, the court should have heard the parliament, too."
He said now the matter should be disposed of by the Chief Justice for the sake of the country's sovereignty and interest.
Indicating beginning of the next parliament session on Sept 4, Gupta said, "Every action has its reaction. It may incite reaction in the House."
On May 29, the Speaker passed the ruling after a High Court bench passed an order involving him.
The court order came after the Speaker said people could stand against the court or the parliament if aggrieved by any of its decisions.
On June 5, Justice Shamsuddin had termed one of the Speaker's rulings tantamount to sedition.
Later, the ruling was challenged in the High Court.
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