Nepal Bar Association Protests Restrictions on Lawyers Entering Singha Durbar
Summary
The Nepal Bar Association protests new restrictions requiring lawyers to obtain gate passes for entry to Singha Durbar, arguing it hampers their ability to attend court and governmental proceedings.
Key Points
- The Nepal Bar Association opposes recent government restrictions requiring lawyers to obtain gate passes to enter Singha Durbar instead of allowing entry via professional ID cards.
- Lawyers argue that access is crucial for attending hearings at the Administrative Court and visiting ministries within Singha Durbar.
- The Bar Association has formally requested Prime Minister Balen Shah to ease the restrictions and allow entry based on professional IDs.
- Lawmakers have urged a balanced management approach to maintain administrative order without hindering public services and legal professionals' duties.
