Supreme Court Clarifies Definition of 'Office of Profit' in Landmark Ruling
Summary
The Supreme Court ruled that positions only receiving meeting, travel allowances, or vehicle expenses are not an 'office of profit' for election eligibility, overturning the disqualification of Dr. Toshima Karki.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court clarified that 'office of profit' requires regular remuneration or financial benefits from the state treasury.
- Positions receiving only meeting allowances or travel expense reimbursements are not considered an 'office of profit.'
- Dr. Toshima Karki's disqualification by the Election Commission was overturned as her position in the Nepal Medical Council does not amount to an office of profit.
- The court distinguished definitions from different laws, emphasizing specific constitutional provisions take precedence over general ones.
