Constitutional Expert Warns Against 'Arbitrary' Governance and Erosion of Rule of Law
Summary
Constitutional expert Dr. Bipin Adhikari warns Nepal's government against bypassing legal processes and stresses the importance of adhering to constitutional limits to prevent erosion of democracy.
Key Points
- Dr. Bipin Adhikari cautions against arbitrary governance that undermines the rule of law despite the government's two-thirds majority.
- He emphasizes procedural justice and warns of the risks of bypassing constitutional decorum, likening it to a path toward dictatorship.
- Adhikari critiques reckless investigative practices driven by public pressure lacking sufficient evidence.
- He stresses that lawmakers should not be involved directly in ministries to maintain separation of powers and accountability.
