Supreme Court Summons Government Over Alleged Discrimination Against Conflict Victims' Families

Summary

The Supreme Court has summoned the government for a hearing on alleged discrimination against families of martyrs from Nepal's ten-year conflict.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court has summoned the government for a hearing over alleged discrimination against conflict victims' families.
  • The petition challenges government decisions on memorial statues, memorial park, and grants related to 'Genji' martyrs.
  • Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla led the bench summoning the government for a hearing on Chaitra 15.
  • The families demand a stay on Council of Ministers' decisions naming multiple government bodies and the Prime Minister as respondents.
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