SC refuses to register petition seeking to halt NC factions’ general conventions
Summary
The Supreme Court has refused to register a petition seeking to stop the rival general conventions announced by two factions of the Nepali Congress. One faction led by Gagan Kumar Thapa plans its convention for October 2-5, while the Deuba faction has set December 7-9.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court declined to register a writ petition aimed at halting the Nepali Congress's rival 15th general conventions.
- The petition was filed by lawyer and NC member Maniram Upadhyaya, who argued that the legitimacy of the party's central working committee was unclear.
- The NC faction led by Gagan Kumar Thapa has scheduled its convention for October 2-5, while the faction led by Sher Bahadur Deuba has announced December 7-9.
- The court said a related case is already pending before a full bench and an interim order cannot be issued to stop the convention schedule.
