Kathmandu, January 7
Nepal Bar Association (NBA) says Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana’s decision to deny him his rightful place in the judiciary is not only against the spirit of the constitution but also against the principle of natural justice.
In a statement, the association said its serious attention has been drawn towards Rana’s decision against Joshee, the senior-most justice in the apex court, who was denied the Chief Justice position by the parliamentary hearing committee.
“The act of denying bench to the senior-most justice is not only anti-constitutional and unlawful but also is against the principle of natural justice,” said NBA general secretary Khamb Bahadur Khati. The association has demanded that Rana immediately withdraw his illegal decision and perform in a way that safeguards independent judiciary, rule of law, human rights and justice.
“The judiciary and the Chief Justice should not work under pressure from anyone,” the release reads.
