Supreme Court Issues Show Cause Notice Over Attorney General's Qualifications
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a show cause notice to the government concerning a writ petition challenging Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel's constitutional qualifications following his appointment by Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice regarding a challenge to Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel's qualifications.
- The writ petition argues that Dr. Kandel does not meet constitutional requirements under Articles 157 (3) and 129 (5) of Nepal's Constitution.
- The petitioners seek annulment of Dr. Kandel's appointment and an interim order to prevent him from performing his duties until the case is resolved.
- Qualifications for Attorney General include possessing Supreme Court judge qualifications, which entail certain experience requirements in law or judiciary.
