Court halts government’s ‘reform push’, and some see institutional friction
Summary
The Supreme Court has suspended key government decisions including abolishing trade unions and banning student unions, raising concerns about tensions between the executive and judiciary. Interim orders also halted forcible evictions of squatters, complicating the Balendra Shah administration's reform agenda.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has issued orders suspending three major decisions of the Balendra Shah government, blocking key reforms.
- Orders include halting the abolition of civil servant trade unions and banning student unions in universities.
- The court also stopped forcible evictions of squatters without due legal process and rehabilitation.
- Tensions between the government and judiciary have increased, highlighted by recent events and statements from judicial and political leaders.
