Government Decisions Face Judicial Scrutiny Amidst Judicial Vacancies and Political Tensions
Summary
The government led by Balen Shah faces judicial scrutiny amidst vacancies in the Supreme Court and political tensions, affecting the judiciary's independence and timely justice delivery.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court currently has three vacant judge positions, with a fourth vacancy expected after Justice Til Prasad Shrestha's retirement on August 15.
- There is a backlog of over 26,000 cases in the Supreme Court, leading to delays especially in ordinary people's cases as political cases receive priority.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmakers have raised concerns about judicial transparency and alleged interference with the judiciary's independence.
- Provisions for impeachment of judiciary members by parliament exist, and the ruling party’s two-thirds majority poses concerns about pressuring judges.
