Refusal to register, denial of justice
Summary
The Supreme Court administration refused to register certain writ petitions, including those challenging the appointment of Chief Justice Manoj Sharma, sparking concerns about judicial propriety and administrative overreach. The issue revolves around denial of order practices potentially curtailing access to justice.
Key Points
- Supreme Court administration refused to register writ petitions challenging the use of discriminatory titles and the appointment of Chief Justice Manoj Sharma.
- The Chief Justice himself led the bench that sustained the denial of order against the petition challenging his appointment, raising conflict of interest concerns.
- Senior advocates and Nepal Bar Association officials criticized the denial of order practice, asserting it restricts public access to justice and judicial discretion should remain with judges.
- Historical practices of registering writs against Chief Justices and controversial appointments have been impeded recently under administrative denial of order, raising questions about judicial administration.
