Judicial Council Initiates Fast-Track Investigation into Complaints Against Judges
Summary
The Judicial Council, chaired by Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla, has initiated a fast-track process to investigate and resolve longstanding complaints against judges in Nepal's High Courts and District Courts.
Key Points
- The Judicial Council will hold weekly meetings to investigate and settle complaints against judges, aiming to clear a backlog of 223 pending complaints.
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla is leading efforts to resolve complaints quickly, emphasizing the need for regular council sessions.
- Several judges, including those from High Courts and District Courts, have been summoned for investigation due to allegations of misconduct or irregular verdicts.
- There are precedents where Supreme Court judges resigned following controversies over verdicts, with inquiry committees formed by the Judicial Council.
- The Judicial Council follows legal provisions under the Judicial Council Act Sections 10, 11, and 12 to remove judges found guilty of incompetence, misconduct, or dereliction of duty.
