Four issues raised at Supreme Court’s Friday full court meeting
Summary
The Supreme Court’s full court meeting on Friday discussed four issues arising from the Inam Sapkota controversy, including justices’ contacts with the alleged middleman, the Constitutional Bench dispute and alleged financial dealings. The justices also considered forming an internal investigation committee led by a sitting judge.
Key Points
- The full court meeting called by Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma focused on four issues linked to the Inam Sapkota controversy.
- Justices discussed contacts with the alleged middleman, disputes over the Constitutional Bench and alleged financial dealings involving the chief justice’s name.
- Many justices backed forming an internal investigation committee led by a sitting justice to establish the facts.
- The meeting also raised concerns about possible violations of judicial conduct rules and damage to public trust in the judiciary.
