Nepal’s top court faces internal storm amid allegations of interference, procedural obstruction
Summary
Nepal's Supreme Court faces a crisis as allegations emerge of interference and procedural obstruction related to the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as the next Chief Justice amid political and institutional conflict.
Key Points
- Nepal's Supreme Court is embroiled in controversy over the appointment of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as the next Chief Justice, which deviates from the traditional seniority order.
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla accused senior court officials and Sharma himself of obstructing judicial processes by delaying registration of petitions challenging Sharma's appointment.
- The controversy has escalated into a broader institutional and political crisis involving accusations of judicial overreach and parliamentary backlash.
- The dispute raises concerns about the independence and credibility of Nepal’s highest court amid heightened tensions between the judiciary, political parties, and court administration.
