Supreme Court rift deepens as officials snub acting Chief Justice Malla’s order
Summary
Nepal's Supreme Court faces a major controversy as officials refuse to register a writ petition challenging the recommendation of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as the next chief justice, defying the order of acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla.
Key Points
- Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the registration of a writ petition challenging Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma's recommendation as next chief justice, but court officials refused to comply.
- The refusal to register the petition and delays are linked to instructions purportedly from Sharma, undermining judicial procedures and access to justice.
- The Nepal Bar Association condemned the administration's actions and called for a full court meeting and symbolic protests to highlight the obstruction.
- The controversy sparked heated debates in Parliament, with lawmakers citing constitutional provisions barring discussion of sub judice matters.
