Judicial Council recommends four judges for Supreme Court, two members dissent
Summary
The Judicial Council has recommended four judges for appointment to the Supreme Court, but two members filed dissent notes over the process. The council also decided on several judicial transfers and appointments to appeal committees and the Consumer Court in Kathmandu.
Key Points
- The Judicial Council recommended Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, Janak Pandey, and Gokarna Dangi for appointment to the Supreme Court.
- Senior Justice Sapana Malla Pradhan and council member Mahesh Kumar Nepal submitted notes of dissent, saying seniority was bypassed and the process lacked inclusiveness and transparency.
- The council recommended transfers and new roles for several judges, including Basanta Raj Paudel, Gita Prasad Timsina, Raju Kumar Khatiwada, and Tej Bahadur Khadka.
- A high-level committee will be formed to review the overall workload and human resource needs of high courts and district courts.
