Supreme Court Allows Review of Nepali Congress Leadership Dispute
Summary
The Supreme Court has allowed a review in the Nepali Congress leadership dispute, raising fresh questions over the legal recognition of the Gagan Thapa-led faction. The case will now go before a full bench to decide whether the previous verdict should stand or be overturned.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has allowed review in the Nepali Congress authenticity dispute, citing a serious legal error and lack of opportunity to be heard.
- The review challenges the April 4 verdict that upheld Election Commission recognition of the Gagan Thapa-led faction.
- The Deuba side argues the Election Commission made an ex-parte decision, while lawyers differ on whether the earlier ruling can be overturned.
- If the review succeeds, the party’s legal recognition could shift back to the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction.
