Sapana Pradhan Malla’s lonely stand
▸ Part of: PM Balen Shah's absence from policy and program deliberations sparks criticism
Nepal's Constitutional Council recommended Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma for chief justice, bypassing seniority conventions and breaking a seven-decade practice. Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla expressed dismay, calling it an attempt to control the judiciary. The decision, enabled by a government ordinance amending the Council Act, has drawn criticism from former chief justice Sushila Karki, who views it as a threat to judicial independence and a setback for women in leadership.
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