Nepal Bar Association Objects to MP's Parliamentary Statement

Summary

The Nepal Bar Association has objected to a statement by MP Ganesh Parajuli in Parliament, accusing it of undermining judiciary independence and promoting autocracy.

Key Points
  • Nepal Bar Association has written to Speaker DP Aryal objecting to MP Ganesh Parajuli's statement in Parliament.
  • MP Parajuli stated that the acting Chief Justice challenged the two-thirds government from the street, which the Bar perceives as an attack on judicial independence.
  • The Bar interprets the statement as promoting autocracy and contrary to democratic values.
  • The Bar urged the Speaker to prevent such comments and uphold the judiciary's dignity in future parliamentary rulings.
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