KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ has assured the Nepal Bar Association (NBA) officials that he would discuss the issue of appointment of the Chief Justice in concerned forum and bring it to a conclusion soon.
During the meeting with the team led by NBA President Gopalkrishna Ghimire at the Prime Minister’s Office in Baluwatar today, the Prime Minister said that since the issue of appointment of the Chief Justice is serious, it will be discussed and concluded soon.
NBA President Ghimire requested the Prime Minister Dahal to proceed with the recommendation process for the appointment of the Chief Justice.
Citing that the judiciary’s performance was adversely impacted due to the absence of the Chief Justice, Ghimire demanded a quick action on the issue.
The Supreme Court has been functioning under the Acting Chief Justice since February 13, 2022, after the then parliament filed an impeachment motion against him.
In addition to the Chief Justice, there are five posts of justices lying vacant in the Supreme Court.
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