SC full bench to hear petition challenging PM Oli’s govt legitimacy
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal will fast-track and hold a full hearing on a petition challenging the legality of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government after withdrawal of party support and alleged failure to seek a confidence vote.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has decided to fast-track a petition challenging the legality of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's government.
- The petition alleges that the government became caretaker and unconstitutional after certain parties withdrew support and no confidence vote was sought within 30 days.
- The court has ordered submission of key documents like party support letters and parliamentary whip details for review.
- A full bench hearing has been scheduled to address constitutional questions related to government legitimacy and support dynamics.
