Justice delayed is justice denied. This age-old adage holds true in every society, and Nepal is no exception. The recent confusion and delay surrounding the appointment of the Chief Justice in Nepal have raised serious concerns about the state of the judiciary and the functioning of the country's constitutional bodies.
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a press release urging the government to move ahead the process of appointing the new chief justice and filling judges’ vacancies in different courts.
KATHMANDU, July 31: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal and the main opposition party CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli held a meeting Monday morning at the Prime Minister’s Residence, Baluwatar.
KATHMANDU, July 31: The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has demanded enforcement of full automation at the Supreme Court for hearing. A memorandum was submitted to Chief Justice Hari Krishna Karki in this regard on Sunday.
KATHMANDU, July 30: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal is preparing to call a meeting of the Constitutional Council for the appointment of a new chief justice.