Writ Petition in High Court Division Bangladesh: Types, Grounds, Cost & Article 102 Procedure

By Advocate Md. Shah Alam · 2026-09-22 · 13 minutes

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Under <strong>Article 102 of the Constitution of Bangladesh</strong>, any aggrieved citizen can invoke the extraordinary constitutional writ jurisdiction of the High Court Division to enforce fundamental rights and compel public authorities to perform statutory duties. Authored by <a href="/advocate-md-shah-alam" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Advocate Md. Shah Alam</a>, Supreme Court Advocate. Call our Uttara chamber at <a href="tel:01712655546" style="color:var(--gold);font-weight:bold;">01712655546</a>.

📋 In This Article
  1. 1. Constitutional Foundation: Article 102 of Bangladesh Constitution
  2. 2. Classification of Writs and Applicable Scenarios
  3. 3. Essential Pre-requisite: Demand for Justice Notice
  4. 4. Step-by-Step High Court Writ Procedure & Filing Costs
  5. 5. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and Fundamental Rights

1. Constitutional Foundation: Article 102 of Bangladesh Constitution

The High Court Division exercises supervisory constitutional powers where no other equally efficacious alternative legal remedy is provided by law.

2. Classification of Writs and Applicable Scenarios

Common scenarios include challenging illegal land acquisition, discriminatory government job termination, wrongful tender cancellations, and unlawful police detention.

3. Essential Pre-requisite: Demand for Justice Notice

Except in Habeas Corpus petitions, serving a formal Demand for Justice notice to the respondent authorities is a customary prerequisite before filing.

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4. Step-by-Step High Court Writ Procedure & Filing Costs

Petition drafting on Supreme Court ledger paper, motion hearing before the designated Writ Bench, issuance of Rule Nisi and Stay Orders, typically ranging from BDT 30,000 to BDT 80,000 depending on complexity.

5. Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and Fundamental Rights

For filing constitutional writs and securing High Court stay orders, contact Supreme Court Advocate Md. Shah Alam at 01712655546.

Legal Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general legal awareness and educational purposes only. It does not constitute formal legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. For specific legal remedies tailored to your case, please consult directly with an enrolled advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh or the Judges Court.
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