The High Court on Tuesday stayed the Election Commission's letter cancelling the registration of Oikyaboddha Nagorik Andolon, a political party led by Dr Kazi Faruk Ahmed.
The HC also issued a rule seeking explanation as to why the decision of cancelling registration Oikyaboddha Nagorik Andolon should not be declared illegal, reports UNB.
A bench of Justice Sheikh Hassan Arifand Justice Razik-Al-Jalil passed the order after hearing a writ petition filed by Oikyaboddha Nagorik Andolon president Dr Kazi Faruk and general secretary Abdus Samad.
Advocate Manzill Murshid stood for the petitioner while Deputy Attorney general Mokhlesur Rahman stood for the state.
Oikyaboddha Nagorik Andolon secured registration from the EC on November 16, 2008.
On October 4 this year, the EC cancelled the registration of the party.
The party's registration cancellation was stayed until the rule issued by the HC is disposed of, said Manzill Murshid.
