Property Inquiry Commission clarifies probe against politicians will continue
Summary
The Property Inquiry Commission of Nepal clarifies that its investigations into politicians and public officials will continue despite a Supreme Court interim order restricting probes into certain constitutionally protected figures.
Key Points
- The Property Inquiry Commission was established by the Government of Nepal on April 15, 2026, to collect property declarations and investigate political figures and high-ranking officials.
- A Supreme Court interim order restricts the commission's jurisdiction over certain constitutional figures like judges and army personnel.
- The court's order was issued following writ petitions challenging the commission's legality, causing a status quo in property submissions for exempted categories.
- The commission confirmed that investigations into politicians and other public officials will continue as the Supreme Court's stay applies only to constitutional and military figures protected by the constitution.
