Pun accuses govt of breaching seniority in Chief Justice appointment
▸ Part of: Barsaman Pun Accuses Government of Politicizing Judiciary by Breaching Seniority in Chief Justice Appointment
Nepal Communist Party lawmaker Barsaman Pun accused the government of violating the judiciary's seniority system in appointing the Chief Justice, alleging political interference. Pun claimed the government broke an 80-year tradition by appointing a judge fourth in seniority and criticized the rushed parliamentary hearing process. He stated his party supported the appointment based on a benefit of the doubt, despite concerns about politicization.
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