It says the political situation has now ‘changed’.
The bench of Justice Naima Haider and Justice Zafar Ahmed annulled the rule on Tuesday and said it was now ‘ineffective’.
The High Court had on Mar 27 last year asked why ruling Awami League President Sheikh Hasina and then Opposition BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia would not be ordered to start a dialogue to ensure a free and fair national election.
The rules had also asked to know why the home secretary should not be directed to take measures to stop ‘illegal activities’ like hurling bombs, arson attacks and vandalism in the name of political activities.
Supreme Court lawyer Md Yunus Ali Akhand had filed the petition on Mar 14 that year.
Akhand himself conducted the hearing while Additional Attorney General MK Rahman argued for the state.
Barrister Nazmul Huda also argued in the hearing on behalf of the petitioner.
After the annulment of the rule, Akhand said, “The court has said the situation of the country is now quiet. The situation is not the similar to the time when the rule was issued. Khaleda Zia is also no more the Opposition leader.
“So the rule has now become ineffective. That’s why it has been annulled,” he said.
Akhand said the situation might change after the Upazila polls and SSC tests if a dialogue was not held.
“For that we want a dialogue,” the lawyer said.
