Rastriya Swatantra Party Decides to Initiate Parliamentary Process for Judicial Reform
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to pursue judicial reform through parliament after leaked conversations raised fresh questions about judges’ conduct and the integrity of the judiciary. Opposition parties are weighing whether to support any impeachment move, while Nepali Congress and other leaders call for an impartial investigation.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party has directed its parliamentary party to begin the parliamentary process for judicial reform and possible impeachment of judges linked to the controversy.
- The move follows public screenshots and WhatsApp conversations involving middleman Inam Sapkota and Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal, with references to senior political figures.
- Nepali Congress president Gagan Thapa and other opposition leaders say they may support an impartial investigation but are cautious about a selective or politically motivated process.
- The article explains the constitutional procedure for impeachment in Nepal’s House of Representatives and the two-thirds majority required to remove a judge.
