Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Gagan Thapa in Nepali Congress Legitimacy Dispute
Summary
The Supreme Court upheld Gagan Thapa's presidency in the Nepali Congress legitimacy dispute, favoring the committee elected through a special general convention over the Deuba faction's challenge.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gagan Thapa regarding the Nepali Congress legitimacy dispute.
- The Election Commission recognized the committee led by Gagan Thapa elected through the special general convention.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka filed a writ petition challenging the legality of the special general convention.
- The court rejected the petitioners' request for an interim order, allowing the Thapa-led committee to function and register nominations.
