Acting Chief Justice's Order Sparks Parliament-Court Clash
Summary
Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered registration of a petition against Supreme Court Justice Manoj Sharma, sparking objections from ruling party MPs in Nepal's parliament and highlighting tensions over separation of powers.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered registration of a petition against Justice Manoj Sharma, recommended for Chief Justice.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party MPs with legal backgrounds criticized the order, citing conflict of interest and lack of clarity on judicial procedure.
- MPs accused the judiciary of forgetting the theory of separation of powers, suggesting judicial overreach and political conspiracy.
- The Constitutional Council's recommendation of Manoj Sharma as Chief Justice has caused dissatisfaction among higher-ranked justices, indicating institutional tensions.
