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A Supreme Court lawyer has filed a writ petition with the High Court challenging the constitutional validity of Article 70 of Bangladesh's Constitution. The petition, submitted as a public interest litigation by Md Eunus Ali Akond, seeks necessary court directions regarding the legality of Article 70. This article stipulates that a parliamentary seat becomes vacant if a Member of Parliament (MP) resigns or votes against the political party that nominated them. The petitioner is praying for the High Court to issue a rule nisi, compelling the relevant authorities to explain why Article 70 should not be abolished. Additionally, the lawyer requested an interim order to stay the schedule for the upcoming presidential election, set for August 20, until the rule is disposed of. The petitioner's argument centers on the assertion that Article 70 restricts lawmakers' freedom to fulfill their constitutional responsibilities and compromises the independence of parliament. The High Court is expected to hear the petition next Sunday, according to Eunus Ali.