KATHMANDU, DECEMBER 29
The Supreme Court has ordered the revocation of the government's decision to declare a public holiday on 'People's War Day,' observed on Fagun 1.
This decision came in response to a writ petition filed by advocate Gyanendra Raj Aran, challenging the Council of Ministers' declaration of Fagun 1 as a public holiday. The division bench, comprising Anand Mohan Bhattarai and Mahesh Sharma Poudel, nullified the decision through a certiorari order.
According to the court, "The peace process and transitional justice issues have not reached a conclusion, and a relevant bill is under consideration in the House. The decision to announce a public holiday without discussion in the sovereign parliament is hereby nullified through a certiorari order, as per the preamble of the Constitution."
In a Cabinet meeting on February 12, 2023, chaired by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, it was decided to observe 'People's War Day' on Fagun 1 and grant a holiday.
