M. M. Ruhul Amin (23 December 1942 – 17 January 2017) was a Bangladeshi jurist who served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh from 1 June 2008 to 22 December 2009. He is remembered for his long service in the higher judiciary and for leading the court during a period of active legal and constitutional adjudication.
Early life and education
Amin was born in the coastal region of Lakshmipur District. He completed his higher education at the University of Dhaka, where he studied law and began his professional path in the legal community. His background combined provincial roots with legal training from one of the country’s principal universities.
Judicial career and public role
After entering the legal profession, Amin rose through judicial ranks to sit on the Supreme Court. He adjudicated on a range of civil and constitutional matters and was regarded as a senior member of the bench before his appointment as chief justice. Contemporary accounts and listings describe him as a judge and public figure; a representative profile can be found via biographical sources.
- Office: Chief Justice of Bangladesh (1 June 2008 – 22 December 2009) — served as the head of the judiciary and the Supreme Court.
- Responsibilities: administration of the court system, assignment of cases, and presiding over important constitutional matters.
- Contributions: participation in precedent-setting decisions and judicial administration reforms during his tenure.
Significance and distinctions
As chief justice, Amin played the institutional role of steward of the judiciary: balancing case management with the court’s constitutional functions. His career reflects the trajectory of senior jurists in Bangladesh who combine courtroom experience with administrative leadership. Records of the court during and after his term note the continuity of judicial processes under his supervision.
Death and legacy
M. M. Ruhul Amin died after an illness on 17 January 2017 in Bukit Merah, Singapore, where he had been receiving medical care (reports). He was 74. His passing was marked by formal condolences and remembrances that emphasized his long service to the Bangladeshi judiciary and his role in shaping legal practice. For official references and archived notices, see institutional pages linked to the office of the Chief Justice of Bangladesh and other public records (academic and regional sources).