Constitutional Bench called off after Justice Hari Phuyal challenges its formation by Chief Justice Sharma
Summary
The Constitutional Bench did not sit on Wednesday after judges opposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma’s decision to form the bench arbitrarily. Justice Hari Phuyal insisted the bench should be assigned through a clear rule, such as seniority or a lottery system, to ensure transparency and independence.
Key Points
- The Constitutional Bench was called off after judges objected to Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma’s formation of the bench.
- Justice Hari Phuyal argued that the bench should be assigned through a defined process, not arbitrarily.
- Other senior justices reportedly backed Phuyal’s position, but the chief justice رفضed discussion on the matter.
- The Nepal Bar Association has also been demanding a lottery system for assigning Constitutional Bench hearings.
