Parliamentary Hearing Committee Discusses Allegations Against Proposed Judge Janak Pandey

Summary

The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is reviewing complaints against proposed judge Janak Pandey, with allegations that public land in Jhapa was registered in the name of his wife, Maya Puri Pandey. Committee members and complainants debated the legal and ethical issues surrounding the case during the hearing in Singhdarbar.

Key Points
  • The Parliamentary Hearing Committee heard complaints against proposed judge Janak Pandey in Singhdarbar.
  • Complainant Subash Dhakal alleged that public land in Jhapa was registered in the name of Janak Pandey’s wife, Maya Puri Pandey, and misappropriated.
  • Dhakal said there is evidence, including a case filed by the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority and a special court verdict.
  • Committee members, including Barshaman Pun, Madhu Chaulagain, and Arjun Narsingh KC, called for caution and clarification on the land dispute.
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