Opinion | RSP’s repeated attacks on the judiciary threaten to undermine its independence
Summary
RSP lawmakers have repeatedly attacked Nepal’s judiciary after court rulings went against the government, prompting concerns that such criticism could intimidate judges and weaken judicial independence. The article warns that calls for restructuring must go through constitutional procedures without undermining the separation of powers.
Key Points
- Two RSP lawmakers accused the judiciary of becoming autocratic and called for its restructuring after a Constitutional Bench order halted changes to the House regulations.
- The article says repeated political attacks on the courts risk intimidating judges and undermining judicial independence.
- It argues that criticism of court decisions should be based on legal reasoning, not political convenience.
- Any judicial reform should follow legitimate constitutional processes and include safeguards for independence.
