Ensuring Social Justice by Interpretation of the Statute of Bangladesh: An Analysis of Case Laws

Social Justice is now an international concern. Bangladesh has experienced a renewed emphasis on the interpretation of statutes to ensure social justice for all. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of social justice and the role of statutory interpretation in facilitating access to justice within our legal system by examining various judgments rendered by the Supreme Court. In the Bangladesh National Women Lawyers Association (BNWLA) vs. Bangladesh and Others[1] case, for instance, the court heard some of the horrifying stories of sexual abuse and repression experienced by women in their places of employment, schools, and other government and nongovernmental organizations. By using the phrase “Loco parentis” [2]and interpreting various Constitutional provisions, the Court establishes some rules that must be adhered to in all workplaces and educational institutions until relevant legislation is passed. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the potential and efficacy of interpreting statutes to promote access to social justice and to offer some recommendations and suggestions for the full success of creating efficient, nondiscriminatory, and simple access to justice for all members of society, whether they are men or women, literate or illiterate, adults or children, and members of the elite or lower classes.