Constitutional Council Meeting Called to Recommend Chief Justice
Summary
The Constitutional Council meeting has been called to recommend the next Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court following the retirement of Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut. Six judges have been proposed as candidates, with the decision pending on whether seniority or other criteria will be applied.
Key Points
- The Constitutional Council meeting has been scheduled by Prime Minister and Council Chairman Balen Shah to recommend the Chief Justice.
- Six Supreme Court judges were recommended previously by the Judicial Council for the Chief Justice position.
- Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut retired upon reaching the 65-year age limit, with Sapana Pradhan Malla currently serving as acting Chief Justice.
- The Constitutional Council has the constitutional authority to appoint any of the six recommended judges as the next Chief Justice, regardless of seniority.
