Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Challenging Attorney General Kandel's Qualifications

Kathmandu. Three petitions filed at the Supreme Court challenging the qualifications of Attorney General Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel have been scheduled for a hearing before the bench of Justice Kumar Regmi. Advocates Madhav Kumar Basnet, Deepak Raj Joshi, and four others, along with Shivraj Baral, filed the petitions on Wednesday, questioning the eligibility of the Attorney General.

Previously, a petition filed by Advocate Madhav Kumar Basnet was rejected by the Supreme Court administration. Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) appointed Kandel as Attorney General on Chaitra 22. The petitions raise concerns regarding Kandel's constitutional qualifications.

The petitioners claim that Dr. Narayan Dutta Kandel does not meet the requirements stipulated under Articles 157(3) and 129(5) of the Constitution of Nepal. They have requested an order of certiorari to annul the appointment of the Attorney General made on 2082 Chaitra 22, as well as the oath taken on the same day.

Furthermore, an interim order has been sought to prevent Dr. Kandel from performing any duties in the capacity of Attorney General until the final resolution of the case.