Supreme Court Issues Show Cause Order on Property Investigation Including Judges
Summary
The Supreme Court has issued a show cause order concerning a writ challenging the property investigation of judges and former judges, questioning the constitutionality and jurisdiction of the property commission.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a show cause order on a writ involving investigation of judges and former judges' properties.
- A writ filed by advocate Dr. Premraj Silwal claims the property commission is unconstitutional and beyond its jurisdiction.
- The writ argues that corruption investigations against Chief Justice or judges should follow constitutional procedures including impeachment by parliament.
- The writ claims that allowing current and former judges to be investigated by the commission undermines judicial independence and calls for the commission's abolition.
