MP Sajida Khatun Siddiki Alleges Judiciary Being Made Shadow of Executive
Summary
CPN-UML MP Sajida Khatun Siddiki has accused the executive of trying to make Nepal’s judiciary captive, warning that interference in judge appointments and delayed justice are eroding public trust. She also called for closer coordination between national and international laws and praised the role of UNMIN and human rights groups in Nepal’s peace process.
Key Points
- Sajida Khatun Siddiki told a parliamentary committee that Nepal’s judiciary is being pushed into the shadow of the executive.
- She said judge appointments should remain free from political interference and that timely justice is essential.
- She argued that national and international laws should be treated as complementary and linked NGO accountability to government approval.
- She noted that human rights organizations and UNMIN helped support Nepal’s peace process.
