Transparency International Nepal Calls for Judges' Recusal Amidst Controversy
Summary
Transparency International Nepal has called for Supreme Court judges embroiled in controversy to recuse themselves from judicial work until the allegations are resolved. The group also urged a factual investigation through parliamentary committees and demanded scrutiny of the judges’ assets.
Key Points
- Transparency International Nepal said judges facing serious controversy should not take part in judicial work until the issues are resolved.
- The organization cited media reports alleging collusion between the Chief Justice, some judges and middlemen.
- TI Nepal said meetings or contact with parties, middlemen or influential people related to pending cases violate judicial ethics and code of conduct.
- Vice-President Saroj Prasad Pandey called for a prompt investigation and scrutiny of the concerned judges’ assets.
