Parliamentary Hearing Committee Chairman Emphasizes Timely Decision on Proposed Chief Justice

Kathmandu. Parliamentary Hearing Committee Chairman Bodhnarayan Shrestha has stated that the hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manojkumar Sharma should not be delayed. Speaking at the committee meeting on Tuesday, Chairman Shrestha emphasized the need for a timely decision to end the prevailing uncertainty in the judiciary.

Clarifying the matter of advancing the meeting's schedule, he mentioned that it should not be understood as haste. Responding to members' queries about lack of time for study, Chairman Shrestha expressed confidence that discussions with the complainants would further clarify the subject matter.

He expressed belief that after hearing the complainants' statements, it would be easier to prepare questions for the proposed Chief Justice and delve into the depth of the subject. He stated that there would be ample discussion and question-and-answer session on the proposed Chief Justice's action plan. Discussing the outcome of the hearing, Chairman Shrestha clarified that the committee has both options open: to recommend based on merit and capability or to reject.

He warned that the Supreme Court has been without leadership for a long time and is caught in internal conflict, and that delays could further complicate the problem.