Rights groups stand by impeachment allegations. Government pushes back
Summary
Global human rights organisations allege pressure on Nepal Supreme Court justices to resign under threat of impeachment, claims denied by the government and ruling party.
Key Points
- Three global human rights organisations claim credible information that Nepal Supreme Court justices are being pressured to resign under threat of impeachment.
- The government and the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party deny any such impeachment plans or coercion against justices.
- The controversy intensified after the Constitutional Council bypassed seniority convention in appointing a new Chief Justice, causing internal judicial friction.
- Legal experts warn that such political interference and accusations risk undermining judicial independence and public trust in Nepal.
