Sameera Khan is a third-year LL.B. student at Notre Dame University Bangladesh with a growing interest in criminal law and procedure, forensic and digital evidence, medical and forensic jurisprudence, international criminal law, constitutional law, company law, and access to justice in Bangladesh. She is particularly interested in how legal principles operate in practice and shape real-world outcomes beyond theoretical frameworks. Her preference for clear, structured thinking informs her approach to complex legal issues, while her interest in writing psychological and concept-driven stories has strengthened her appreciation of narrative, perception, and communication. She seeks opportunities to apply her legal knowledge in practical settings while continuing to develop her academic, analytical, and creative skills.
This article examines the tension between procedural efficiency and the right to a fair trial under Bangladeshi criminal law, focusing on Section 509 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898. It argues that when medical evidence is material and disputed, courts should require the doctor’s testimony and cross-examination to safeguard against wrongful convictions.
