Supreme Court staff leave offices after order to register petitions against CJ recommendation
▸ Part of: Nepal Bar Association Protests Supreme Court Administration's Refusal to Register Petitions
Chaos erupted at the Supreme Court after Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the registration of petitions challenging the recommendation of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma for chief justice. Court employees reportedly left their offices, paralyzing administrative sections, while lawyers prepared protests against alleged obstruction. The petitions challenge Sharma's recommendation due to seniority concerns.
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