Nepal Bar Association Protests Supreme Court Administration's Obstruction of Judicial Process

Kathmandu. The Nepal Bar Association has expressed strong objection to the Supreme Court administration for obstructing the judicial process by not registering writ petitions of constitutional importance. The Bar has demanded an immediate end to this practice, calling it an exercise in 'parallel judicial administration'.

A press release issued on Monday by the Bar's General Secretary, Senior Advocate Kedar Prasad Koirala, stated that for some time now, the Supreme Court administration has been returning writ petitions of constitutional importance filed at the Supreme Court after refusing registration, and has also been delaying the registration of petitions against such refusals, thereby obstructing the path of justice.

According to the press release, despite the acting Chief Justice ordering the registration of petitions against refusals, using the provisions of the Constitution of Nepal, the Judicial Administration Act, 2073, and the Supreme Court Regulations, 2074, the court administration has been accused of not complying with this order.

The Nepal Bar has termed the court administration's behavior as 'extraordinary and unnatural', stating that it raises serious questions in the history of judicial administration. Furthermore, the Bar has also objected to the discussion held in the House of Representatives on matters sub-judice in the court, despite the constitutional provision that such matters should not be discussed in parliament.

The Bar has expressed dissatisfaction with the 'emotionally driven and arrogant expressions' made in the parliament and has requested the Speaker to remove such expressions from the parliamentary records and ensure they are not repeated in the future.

Meanwhile, the Nepal Bar Association has also announced protest programs. The Bar has stated that it will hold a protest against the working style of the court administration by lighting lanterns at the Bar premises on Jestha 5th at 1:15 PM. It has also been mentioned that further programs will be announced based on suggestions received from advisors and units in the coming days.

The Bar has called upon all legal practitioners to participate in the movement to stand in favor of justice, conscience, and fair process.