Supreme Court Bar Association seeks probe into reports involving senior justices
Summary
The Supreme Court Bar Association has demanded an impartial investigation into reports involving the chief justice and Supreme Court justices, saying the controversy has damaged public trust in the judiciary. The dispute centres on WhatsApp exchanges and a reported meeting linked to Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal and Inam Sapkota.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court Bar Association has called for an impartial investigation into recent reports involving the chief justice and Supreme Court justices.
- Secretary Raman Kumar Karna said the allegations have undermined the independence, impartiality and dignity of the judiciary.
- The controversy centres on WhatsApp exchanges between Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal and Inam Sapkota, who is in custody in a money laundering case.
- The association said disputes over the Constitutional Bench, outside interference and middlemen in justice administration have weakened public trust.
