HC directs declaration of UN fact-finding report on July movement as ‘historic document’
The court has also instructed the cabinet secretary and other relevant authorities to issue a gazette notification within three months, recognising it as the “July Revolution 2024.” In addition, the case has been declared a continuing matter.
The High Court (HC) has directed the government to declare the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) fact-finding report on human rights violations during the July Uprising as a historic document.
The court has also instructed the cabinet secretary and other relevant authorities to issue a gazette notification within three months, recognising it as the "July Revolution 2024." In addition, the case has been declared a continuing matter.
A High Court bench of Justice Fahmida Kader and Justice Mubina Asaf delivered the order today (21 August), following a writ petition filed by Supreme Court lawyer Md Tanvir Ahmed.
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Petitioner Tanvir Ahmed mentioned that earlier, the court issued a rule asking why the UN report on human rights violations during the July Uprising should not be declared a historic document, and why it should not be preserved for future generations for research and knowledge.
"Today, the court disposed of that rule and gave this directive," he said.
On 13 August last year, Tanvir filed the writ. Following a primary hearing, the High Court issued a rule on 15 August.
The OHCHR fact-finding team examined human rights violations in Bangladesh between 1 July and 15 August 2024, interviewing seriously injured individuals and numerous protestors and released the report in February.
