Court halts government’s ‘reform push’, and some see institutional friction
By Durga Dulal The orders blocking ban on trade union and student union come against a backdrop of tensions, including disputes over recent habeas corpus orders and chief justice nomination.
Government forms probe panel over allegations against former home minister Sudan Gurung
By Durga Dulal The Cabinet, on May 11, formed the committee led by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari and gave it 15 days to submit its findings.
Nepal cuts federal ministries to 18 in administrative overhaul
By Durga Dulal Government says restructuring aims to reduce state expenditure, improve efficiency and streamline governance.
Supreme Court orders government not to evict or displace squatters without due process
By Durga Dulal A division bench of justices Kumar Regmi and Nityananda Pandey issued the order on Friday in response to the writ petition filed on April 24.
Nepal bypasses acting CJ, fourth-in-line picked to lead the judiciary
By Durga Dulal Constitutional Council brushes aside Acting Chief Justice Malla and two other senior justices as Prime Minister Shah prevails.
Justice Manoj Sharma recommended for chief justice
By Durga Dulal Constitutional Council picks Supreme Court justice ranked fourth in seniority line for Nepal’s top judicial post.
Nepal plans to cut federal ministries to 17
By Durga Dulal Proposal to streamline federal structure by reducing ministries from 21 to 17 aims to cut administrative costs, improve efficiency, and reshape governance.
Supreme Court orders release of Shekhar Golchha on bail or guarantee
By Durga Dulal Apex court says detention is allowed only if bail or a guarantee is not furnished.
Government resends Constitutional Council ordinance to President
By Durga Dulal Cabinet decides to forward ordinance again after President Ramchandra Paudel returned it for reconsideration.
Tracing illicit wealth stashed abroad is easier said than done
By Matrika Dahal & Durga Dulal Task difficult, but not impossible with diplomacy and strong coordination, says CIB ex-chief Malla.
Nepal asset probe to target officials’ wealth, including abroad
By Matrika Dahal & Durga Dulal A commission will investigate assets of prime ministers, politicians, civil servants and security officials accumulated since 2006.
RSP follows familiar path, resorting to ordinances
By Tufan Neupane & Durga Dulal Law minister: Ordinances to fill gap in Constitutional Council Act and regulate the cooperatives sector.
Court orders Golchha to be produced within 24 hours
By Durga Dulal Supreme Court responds to habeas corpus petition filed by Golchha’s wife over alleged illegal detention; arrest linked to ongoing probe into a share trading scheme.
Constitutional Council regains full strength after eight months
By Durga Dulal Opposition leader’s appointment clears path for key recommendations, but legal uncertainty over decision-making persists.
Agrawal, Bhatta remanded in custody for additional seven days
By Durga Dulal Both are in police custody in connection with money laundering allegations.