RSP weighs impeachment. What does it take to remove a Supreme Court justice in Nepal?
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party is considering an impeachment motion against Supreme Court justices amid allegations of judicial misconduct. The article explains Nepal’s constitutional and parliamentary process for removing a chief justice or Supreme Court justice, and notes the party still falls short of the two-thirds votes needed.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party has directed its parliamentary wing to consider decisive parliamentary action, including a possible impeachment motion, over alleged judicial misconduct.
- The push intensified after controversy involving Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal and allegations tied to court fixer Inam Sapkota, while Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma denied any contact with him.
- The article details Nepal’s impeachment process for Supreme Court justices, including the need for a House motion, an 11-member committee, and a two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives.
- RSP’s 182 seats are not enough to reach the 184 votes required for impeachment, even if all eligible party lawmakers support the motion.
