Kathmandu, April 1
The Supreme Court on Sunday has ordered the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, to furnish it with documents about decisions related to the oath of President Bidya Devi Bhandari.
After being elected for the second term on Marhc 13, President Bhandari had taken the oath of office and secrecy from then Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli on March 14. However, the Judicial Council had sent a letter to Parajuli the same day informing that he was already past retirement.
Therefore, challenging the legality of the oath, a petition was filed at the Supreme Court.
Responding to the writ today, a single bench of Justice Kedar Prasad Chalise made the order. Now, the President’s Office is also required to send the court documents related to Parajuli’s resignation and acceptance.
Meanwhile, the Judicial Council has also been order to send documents related to Parajuli’s date of birth and retirement. The court also summoned a copy of the decision of Constitutional Council to recommend Parajuli for the post.
