Supreme Court seeks written reply in UML petition against House dissolution
Summary
The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice to the President and others regarding the CPN-UML's petition challenging the constitutional validity of the House of Representatives' dissolution and the appointment of Sushila Karki as Prime Minister.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a show cause notice in the CPN-UML's writ petition challenging the dissolution of the House of Representatives.
- The bench ordered the defendants, including the Office of the President, to submit written responses within a week.
- The petition challenges the constitutionality of Sushila Karki's appointment as Prime Minister and demands restoration of the House of Representatives.
- The petitioners seek a stay on all election processes scheduled for March 5 and request the court to conduct continuous hearings on the matter.