Advocate Nahid Sultana Juthi got anticipatory bail

Advocate Nahid Sultana Juthi

Advocate Nahid Sultana Juthi, an independent candidate contending in the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) election, has been granted anticipatory bail for a duration of eight weeks by the High Court. The decision was rendered by the HC bench comprising Justice Abu Taher Md Saifur Rahman and Justice SM Masud Hossain Dolon, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.

The case in question was initiated on March 8 when Assistant Attorney General Saifur Rahman Chowdhury Saif lodged a complaint with the Shahbagh Police Station. The allegations put forth accused Nahid Sultana Juthi and others of threatening the election commissioner, urging for the premature declaration of election results without vote tabulation. Moreover, it was asserted that Juthi and her associates were involved in the purported theft of an iPhone and cash amounting to Taka 15,000. Additionally, the complaint outlined an attempt to cause harm to the commissioner through the use of various objects including sticks, chairs, and rods.

The granting of anticipatory bail by the High Court offers a temporary reprieve to Nahid Sultana Juthi amidst the legal proceedings. The decision underscores the complexity of the case and the intricacies involved in determining culpability.

Nahid Sultana Juthi's involvement in this case adds further intrigue to the ongoing SCBA election, reflecting the intersection of law, politics, and judicial proceedings. As the case continues to unfold, it is likely to attract continued scrutiny and attention from various quarters.