Acting Chief Justice Orders Registration of Recommendation Against Chief Justice
Summary
Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has ordered the registration of a petition challenging the recommendation of Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma and set a hearing date.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the registration of a petition against the recommendation for Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma.
- The writ petitions questioning the legality of Sharma's recommendation were initially rejected administratively on May 8.
- The Acting Chief Justice highlighted that preventing the registration of a legitimate petition obstructs justice and undermines public trust in the judiciary.
- The order was issued following procedural directives under Nepal's Constitution and Judicial Administration laws.
