Mastering Locus Standi: Dr. Mohiuddin Farooque v. Bangladesh (1997) – Exam-Ready Insights.
Mastering Locus Standi: Dr. Mohiuddin Farooque v. Bangladesh (1997) – Exam-Ready Insights Landmark cases like Dr. Mohiuddin Farooque v. Bangladesh 49 DLR (AD) (1997) 1 are goldmines for constitutional law exams. This Appellate Division ruling revolutionized locus standi under Article 102, making it essential for students tackling writ jurisdiction and public interest litigation (PIL). Case Core Principles The judgment expansively interpreted "any person aggrieved" in Article 102. It granted standing to Dr. Mohiuddin Farooque and BELA (Bangladesh Environmental Lawyers Association) despite no personal injury, as they challenged the Flood Action Plan's environmental threats to fundamental rights nationwide. This liberal stance covers constitutional issues of grave public importance affecting the entire territory. It builds on Kazi Mukhlesur Rahman v. Bangladesh , prioritizing rule of law and public duties from the Constitution's Preamble. Exam-Ready Sentences ...