Supreme Court Faces Leadership Vacuum as Constitutional Council Remains Incomplete
Summary
Nepal's Supreme Court faces a leadership vacuum as the Constitutional Council remains incomplete, delaying the appointment of a new Chief Justice after Prakashman Singh Raut's retirement.
Key Points
- Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut retired upon reaching the mandatory age limit.
- Senior Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has become Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
- The Judicial Council recommended six nominees for the new Chief Justice position.
- The Constitutional Council is incomplete, and the Parliamentary Hearing Committee has yet to be formed, delaying the appointment process.
