Supreme Court Staff Under Stress Amidst Conflicting Orders on Chief Justice Appointment
Summary
Supreme Court staff in Kathmandu face stress and confusion over conflicting orders related to the appointment of Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, leading to delays in registering petitions and protests from the Nepal Bar.
Key Points
- Supreme Court staff are under stress due to conflicting orders from Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla and proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma regarding registration of petitions.
- Three writ petitions were filed against the Constitutional Council's recommendation of Dr. Sharma as Chief Justice, causing administrative confusion on registration.
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the registration of the petition against the review, but staff hesitated to comply due to pressure.
- The Nepal Bar has announced protests over the non-registration of the writ and non-implementation of the order.
