Additional District and Sessions Judge
The Additional District and Sessions Judge is a judge in the districts of Bangladesh who exercises both civil and criminal jurisdiction. The ADSJ holds judicial authority equivalent to that of a District and Sessions Judge. Officers from Grade-2 of the Bangladesh Judicial Service are appointed as Additional District and Sessions Judges. In the absence of the District and Sessions Judge, the Additional District and Sessions Judge acts as the deputy and assumes the responsibilities of the District and Sessions Judge.
Appointment
According to Articles 115 and 133 of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the President of Bangladesh appoints Additional District and Sessions Judges. The Law Ministry, in consultation with the Supreme Court, handles the postings and transfers of Additional District and Sessions Judges.Jurisdiction and Powers
When exercising criminal jurisdiction, the Additional District and Sessions Judge is referred to as an Additional Sessions Judge, and when exercising civil jurisdiction, they are referred to as an Additional District Judge.Criminal Jurisdiction: The Additional Sessions Judge can impose all forms of punishment prescribed by law, including the death penalty and life imprisonment.
Civil Jurisdiction: The revision authority of the Additional District Judge includes appeals in civil matters, with a maximum value of 500 million Bangladeshi taka.