KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 25
The meeting of the Judicial Council recommended Chief Justice Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha to sack High Court Judge Nawaraj Thapaliya and District Court Judge Ambika Prasad Niraula.
The meeting of the Council, presided over by its Chairman and CJ Shrestha, made the recommendation to relieve Judges Thapaliya and Niraula from their posts, according to Joint Spokesperson at the Supreme Court, Govinda Ghimire.
The Council has already transferred Kathmandu District Court Judge Raj Kumar Koirala to Mahottari district with a warning.
Similarly, District Judge Dr. Parshuram Bhattarai has already resigned from his post. As per the constitution, the Judicial Council is mandated to look after issues such as the appointment, transfer, and disciplinary action of judges.
It also provides consultation regarding judicial administration. The Council studies complaints relating to judges and takes action accordingly.
