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Jul 12, 2021 · Nepal's Supreme Court on Monday reinstated its parliament, which was dissolved by caretaker Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli in May, and ordered that his rival Sher Bahadur Deuba be appointed as ...
Feb 13, 2022 · Feb. 13, 2022. KATHMANDU, Nepal — The chief justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court was suspended on Sunday after lawmakers voted to impeach him on accusations that he removed the former prime ...
Jun 28, 2023 · The interim order from the Supreme Court of Nepal came as a result of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed on June 7, 2023, by Pinky Gurung (current president of Blue Diamond Society).
May 1, 2020 · (New York) – The decision by Nepal's Supreme Court to reject a petition by the government asking that it reviews its 2015 ruling against amnesties for grave conflict-era crimes is an important ...
Here the Supreme Court of Nepal has once again heeded a petition from a civilian organization and privileged gender equality in reformulating laws, showing a willingness to uphold women’s rights, promote social change, and respond to activism from groups such as the Women, Law, and Development Forum.
Jan 29, 2024 · The constitutional human rights watchdog on January 7 had asked government agencies through the Prime Minister’s Office to probe the heinous crime and take action against Yadav and others, if they are found guilty. The commission also demanded progress in the investigation every three months. But the PM’s Office is yet to abide by the order.
There are currently 17 judges (including the chief justice), with the maximum possible number being 21. As per the Constitution of Nepal, judges of the Supreme Court must take a mandatory retirement aged 65. [1] Justice Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha is the current Chief Justice, having assumed office on 22 August 2023. [2] [3]
