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RSP Lawmakers Object to Acting CJ's Order on Writ Registration in Parliament

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Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers in the House of Representatives have objected to an order by Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla to register writ petitions against the Constitutional Council's recommendation for Chief Justice. MPs Yagyamani Neupane and Samiksha Baskota argued that the order deviated from legal precedent and suggested a conflict of interest, while other MPs raised concerns about discussing judicial matters in parliament.

• Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the Supreme Court administration to immediately register all legally submitted writ petitions, including those challenging the Chief Justice recommendation, by 1 PM on Monday.
• The Nepal Bar Association and other legal practitioners are staging a lantern protest due to the refusal to register writ petitions related to the Constitutional Council's decision and Chief Justice recommendation.
• RSP lawmakers stated that while they respect the independence of the judiciary, they disagree with actions taken outside the administration of justice.
• CPN (UML) MPs objected to the RSP lawmakers' statements, citing parliamentary rules that prohibit discussions on judicial matters.
• The Supreme Court administration reportedly refused to register the petitions, citing instructions from Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, who has been recommended for Chief Justice.