Lawsuit Filed in Nepal to Halt NRNA Global Convention Over Online Voting Concerns
Summary
A lawsuit filed at Patan High Court challenges the 12th NRNA Global Convention and its online voting process, citing violations of UK data protection laws and NRNA bylaws.
Key Points
- A writ petition was filed at Patan High Court to halt the 12th Global Convention of NRNA and its online voting process.
- The lawsuit alleges that UK data protection laws are violated by transferring members' data to the NRNA's election system.
- The petitioner claims the online voting system excludes about 20% of voters from the UK and infringes on privacy rights.
- The writ demands the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' approval for online participation be nullified and the election be conducted physically until court's final verdict.
