Independent Lawyers Forum Boycotts Patan High Court Bar Election Citing Irregularities
Summary
The Independent Lawyers Forum has boycotted the Patan High Court Bar Association election, alleging fraud, one-sided management, fake votes and violations of voting rights. Forum leaders have demanded that the election be declared invalid and rerun under proper legal procedures.
Key Points
- The Independent Lawyers Forum announced it would boycott the Patan High Court Bar Association, Patan election process, calling it fraudulent, opaque and oppressive.
- Acting chairman Harichandra Bhattarai alleged fake votes, unauthorized voters and misuse of security personnel during the election.
- Forum leaders accused the election committee of acting under UML-affiliated PPLA directives and violating the rights of lawyers to vote.
- They demanded that the election be invalidated and a new committee formed through discussions for an immediate re-election.
