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MNA National Desk: The High Court today said a convict sentenced to more than two years in jail cannot contest the election, even if an appeal is pending.
The court came up with the observation in line with Article 66 (2)(D) of the constitution.
It said, the convict can only run for candidacy after a five-year term after completion of the jail term.
The High Court bench of Justice Mohammad Nazrul Islam Talukder and Justice KM Hafizul Alam passed the order while rejecting petitions filed by five BNP leaders seeking suspension of their conviction in graft cases, reported news agency.
As per the constitution, if a person is sentenced to more than two years in prison, he or she will not be able to participate in the election until the Appellate Division rejects or suspends the verdict, according to the court observation.
