The High Court today refused to grant bail to film actress Pori Moni in a case filed under Narcotics Control Act.
The Court, however, questioned a lower court order that set September 13 for hearing the bail petition in the case.
It issued a rule asking the state to explain by September 1 why the lower court's order -- setting the date for hearing the bail petition without its disposal -- should not be declared illegal.
The court also set September 1 for hearing of the rule.
The HC bench of Justice Mustafa Zaman Islam and Justice KM Zahid Sarwar Kajol issued the rule following a criminal revision petition filed by Pori Moni, challenging the lower court order.
A lawyer, Md Mozibur Rahman, submitted the petition on behalf of Pori Moni on August 26, saying that the lower court has adjourned hearing of her bail application for a long period which is "illogical".
In the petition, Pori Moni also sought bail from the HC in the case.
Lawyers ZI Khan Panna and Mozibur Rahman appeared for Pori Moni, while Assistant Attorney General Md Mizanur Rahman opposed the petition.
On August 22, Pori Moni filed the bail petition with a Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge's Court challenging the lower court's rejection order.
Judge KM Emrul Kayesh set September 13 for hearing on the bail petition.
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