Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Challenging Attorney General Kandel's Qualifications

Summary

The Supreme Court of Nepal is set to hear petitions challenging the constitutional qualifications of Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel.

Key Points
  • Three petitions challenging Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel's qualifications have been scheduled for hearing at the Supreme Court.
  • Petitions were filed by advocates including Madhav Kumar Basnet, Deepak Raj Joshi, and Shivraj Baral.
  • The challenge cites non-compliance with Articles 157(3) and 129(5) of the Constitution of Nepal.
  • An interim order is requested to suspend Dr. Kandel from duties pending the court's final decision.
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