Supreme Court to Hear Cases Questioning Attorney General Kandels Qualification
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal will hear writ petitions challenging the constitutional qualifications of Attorney General Dr. Narayan Prasad Kandel. Petitioners allege he does not meet the 15-year continuous legal practice requirement and seek to quash his appointment and oath.
Key Points
- Three writ petitions challenging Attorney General Dr. Narayan Prasad Kandel's qualifications are scheduled for hearing at Nepal's Supreme Court.
- Petitioners argue Dr. Kandel does not meet the constitutional criteria of 15 years of continuous legal practice as required by Articles 157(3) and 129(5) of the Nepal Constitution.
- The petitions demand quashing the appointment and oath administered to Dr. Kandel on Chaitra 22, 2082, and seek an interim order to prevent him from performing AG duties.
- The Supreme Court bench consists of Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma and Tek Prasad Dhungana who will hear the petitions following the government's response.
