SC orders written response on writ petition over election code of conduct
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the government to provide a written response to a writ petition concerning the enforcement of the election code of conduct ahead of the March 5 House of Representatives election.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has issued an order seeking a written response from the government regarding a writ petition on the election code of conduct.
- The petitioners demand effective enforcement of the election code for the March 5 House of Representatives election.
- The writ petition was filed by advocates Avas Regmi, Ayush Badal, and Akash Dhakal.
- The petition challenges media dissemination of content that breaches the election code, violates privacy rights, and creates misleading impressions.
- The court has set March 3 for a hearing on whether an interim order can be issued.
