Officiating Chief Justice Malla orders registration of writ against chief justice recommendation amid growing controversy
Summary
Officiating Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the registration of a writ petition challenging the Constitutional Council's recommendation for the next chief justice, escalating a judicial dispute and exposing divisions within Nepal's judiciary.
Key Points
- Officiating Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla directed the Supreme Court administration to register a writ petition challenging the Constitutional Council’s recommendation for the next chief justice.
- The petition alleges the recommendation bypassed seniority norms by endorsing the fourth-ranked justice over the senior-most candidate.
- The Supreme Court administration initially delayed and refused registration of the petition, prompting Malla’s written order.
- The dispute has sparked controversy among legal professionals, the Nepal Bar Association, and lawmakers, highlighting tensions within Nepal’s judiciary and politics.
