Supreme Court Issues Interim Order Against Dissolution of Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Trust Management Committee

Summary

The Supreme Court has ordered status quo on the Guthi Sansthan’s decision to dissolve the Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Trust Management Committee and form a new one. The court said the move appears debatable under natural justice and asked the agency to submit a written response within 15 days.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court issued a short-term interim order blocking implementation of the Guthi Sansthan’s decision to dissolve the Baglung Kalika Bhagwati Trust Management Committee.
  • Justice Nripadhwaj Niraula heard the writ filed by Bhupendra Khadka and kept the disputed decision in status quo.
  • The court said the dissolution decision, made before the six-month probation period ended and without seeking clarification, was initially debatable under natural justice.
  • The Guthi Sansthan head office and others have been given 15 days to file a written response, with the interim order hearing set for Ashoj 5, 2083.
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