In a summary verdict on Aug 28, 2019, the High Court acquitted the accused, “Oli”, who had been sentenced to death by a trial court. The High Court published the full verdict with the observation on Sunday, elaborating on the reason behind its not accepting the call list provided by the investigation officer as evidence. “Call list of a cellular phone company is no doubt an electronic document of private nature. For the purpose of proving the contents of any electronic record, any procedure for its certification has not yet been introduced, the judges noted. Only in that case the phone companies have obligation to supply the call list or information within the knowledge of the subscriber.

Source: bd News24 September 29, 2020 19:30 UTC