Dhaka: The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday extended for two more weeks the stay of the High Court order that declared illegal running mobile courts by executive magistrates.

A six-member bench led by Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha passed the order after hearing on the government appeal for staying the High Court verdict.

Attorney general Mahbubey Alam sought time for his preparation.

Earlier on 11 May, the High Court declared illegal of the operation of mobile court by the executive magistrate and later on 14 May after hearing on a government appeal the Chamber Judge stayed until 18 May.

On 21 May, the SC adjourned the verdict of the High Court till 2 July.

The SC, on 4 July, extended its earlier order for two weeks staying the High Court verdict.

On 18 July, the SC also extended its order for two more weeks.