Supreme Court calls for probe into reports linking justices to middleman
Summary
The Supreme Court has called for an impartial investigation into media reports linking justices and a middleman, urging authorities to make the findings public as soon as possible. It also asked the media to avoid reporting that could prejudice anyone or interfere with the administration of justice while the probe continues.
Key Points
- A full court meeting of the Supreme Court on Monday urged an impartial investigation into recent reports linking justices to a middleman.
- The court asked authorities to establish the facts under the Constitution and law and publish the findings quickly.
- The judiciary faced scrutiny after reports of an alleged conversation involving a Supreme Court justice and middleman Inam Sapkota.
- The Supreme Court also asked the media to avoid reporting that could prejudice anyone or hamper justice during the investigation.
