Constitutional Writ Petitions & High Court Division

The High Court Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh exercises extraordinary original constitutional jurisdiction under Article 102 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. ZCA LEGAL chambers specialize in judicial review of administrative actions, statutory tribunal challenges, and fundamental rights enforcement.

Types of Constitutional Writs Handled

• Writ of Mandamus: Compelling government ministries, statutory autonomous bodies, RAJUK, NBR, or public universities to perform mandatory statutory duties they have unlawfully neglected or refused to discharge.
• Writ of Certiorari: Quashing unlawful, ultra vires, or arbitrary orders passed by administrative authorities, executive magistrates, or tribunals acting without jurisdiction or in breach of natural justice.
• Writ of Prohibition: Restraining public authorities, departments, or quasi-judicial bodies from proceeding with actions or inquiries outside their statutory powers.
• Writ of Habeas Corpus: Securing immediate judicial production and unconditional release of persons unlawfully detained by law enforcement agencies without legal warrant or constitutional mandate.
• Writ of Quo Warranto: Challenging the legal title or authority of any person holding a public office without requisite statutory qualifications.
• Contempt of Court Petitions: Initiating contempt proceedings under Article 108 of the Constitution and the Contempt of Courts Act 2013 for willful violation of High Court stay orders or directions.

Supreme Court Practice Expertise

Our chamber delivers rapid drafting of constitutional petitions, formulating rigorous legal grounds, issuing statutory Demand of Justice notices, and moving urgent motions before Division Benches of the High Court to secure interim protection.