Impeachment motion against Nepal's chief justice

This is first-ever impeachment motion against a chief justice in Nepal.Back in 1995, Bishwanath Upadhyay, who is still remembered for his integrity, legal acumen and courage to make difficult decisions, as then chief justice decided to reinstate the House dissolved by then prime minister Manmohan Adhikari, reports Asia News Network.It had only been five years since the reinstatement of democracy in 1990 and Upadhyay’s decision of overturning the government move was largely seen as a confrontation between the executive and the judiciary. That was a historical decision - though the UML was furious about it then - which is still discussed today.Sushila Karki, the first female chief justice of the country, is facing an impeachment motion. Given the lengthy process, Karki will retire long before Parliament votes, if the motion is not withdrawn in the near future, to impeach her. The incident, however, has sparked a debate whether the executive and judiciary are on a collision course.This is first-ever impeachment motion against a chief justice. Karki remains suspended now.

 

Impeachment motion against Nepals chief justice

This is first-ever impeachment motion against a chief justice in Nepal.Back in 1995, Bishwanath Upadhyay, who is still remembered for his integrity, legal acumen and courage to make difficult decisions, as then chief justice decided to reinstate the House dissolved by then prime minister Manmohan Adhikari, reports Asia News Network.It had only been five years since the reinstatement of democracy in 1990 and Upadhyays decision of overturning the government move was largely seen as a confrontation between the executive and the judiciary. That was a historical decision - though the UML was furious about it then - which is still discussed today.Sushila Karki, the first female chief justice of the country, is facing an impeachment motion. Given the lengthy process, Karki will retire long before Parliament votes, if the motion is not withdrawn in the near future, to impeach her. The incident, however, has sparked a debate whether the executive and judiciary are on a collision course.This is first-ever impeachment motion against a chief justice. Karki remains suspended now.