Judicial Council transfers judges in bulk
Summary
The Judicial Council has transferred 120 judges across various courts and appointed new members to the Special Court amidst criticism from the Nepal Bar Association over concerns of transparency and inclusivity in appointments.
Key Points
- The Judicial Council transferred 120 judges from special, high, and district courts across Nepal.
- Sudarshan Dev Bhatt was recommended as chairperson of the Special Court, replacing Tek Narayan Kunwar.
- Nepal Bar Association criticized recent judicial appointments as lacking transparency and proportional inclusivity.
- The Bar Association demanded the repealing of revised council rules and stressed the need for merit-based and inclusive judicial appointments.
