Independent Lawyers Forum Objects to Patan High Court Bar Association Election

Summary

The Independent Lawyers Forum has objected to the Patan High Court Bar Association election, calling it fraudulent, one-sided and not free and fair. The forum has decided to boycott the vote, saying the process was conducted by unauthorized persons and lacked transparency and legality.

Key Points
  • The Independent Lawyers Forum called the Patan High Court Bar Association election fraudulent, one-sided, opaque and not free and fair.
  • Acting President Harichandra Bhattarai issued a statement questioning the impartiality of the election process.
  • The forum said unauthorized persons were involved and that lawyers' free participation and electoral rights were undermined.
  • The forum decided to boycott the election and said it could not legitimize the process.
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