Nepal Government Establishes High-Level Judicial Commission to Investigate Assets of Public Officials
Summary
Nepal government forms a high-level judicial commission led by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Singh Bhandari to investigate the assets of public officials from 2062/063 onwards, including relatives' assets and judges' holdings.
Key Points
- The Nepal government has established a five-member judicial commission to investigate the assets of public officials from 2062/063 to present.
- The commission is led by former Supreme Court Justice Rajendra Singh Bhandari and includes retired appellate court judges and other experts.
- Individuals under investigation must disclose movable and immovable assets, including those held by family members and relatives.
- The commission's role is fact-finding only, with recommendations for prosecution made to competent authorities if illegal asset accumulation is found.
