Four Supreme Court nominees approved after scrutiny of judicial conduct and allegations
Summary
The Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously approved four nominees for permanent positions on the Supreme Court after questioning them on judicial conduct, political influence and allegations against them. The nominees will be appointed and sworn in after the Tihar holiday.
Key Points
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously approved four Supreme Court nominees after hearings that examined their judicial records and complaints against them.
- The approved nominees are Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, Janak Pandey and Gokarna Dangi.
- Lawmakers questioned the nominees on judicial independence, intermediary influence, land disputes and the fake Bhutanese refugee case.
- The Judicial Council’s recommendation of only four candidates for five vacancies drew objections from council members and the Nepal Bar Association.
