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Supreme Court justices, top officials drawn into Inam's growing 'nexus'

Kathmandu, Oct. 30 -- The investigation into Inam Sapkota, an alleged fixer arrested on September 27, is widening as details of his links with influential figures emerge. Information made public on Th... Read More


Four issues raised at Supreme Court's Friday full-court meeting

Kathmandu, Oct. 30 -- The full court meeting called by Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma on Friday discussed four issues arising from the Inam Sapkota controversy: justices' contacts with the alleged m... Read More


Constitutional bench in limbo as Supreme Court struggles over formation amid disagreements and boycotts

Kathmandu, Oct. 29 -- The Supreme Court conducted nine joint benches and two single benches on Wednesday, but Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma refrained from participating in the lottery system for ca... Read More


Phuyal says alleged fixer invoked PM's name to approach justices

Kathmandu, Oct. 29 -- Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal says an alleged fixer, Inam Sapkota, approached him and other justices by claiming to represent Prime Minister Balendra Shah, offering pr... Read More


WhatsApp messages reveal contact between Supreme Court justice and detained alleged fixer

Kathmandu, Oct. 29 -- Details showing contact and transactions involving detained intermediary Inam Sapkota, Supreme Court Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma and Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal have become p... Read More


Career judges lose ground as lawyers gain sway in Nepal's judiciary

Kathmandu, Oct. 26 -- On October 6, the Judicial Council recommended four judges from the High Courts for appointment to the Supreme Court, but left one position unfilled despite having the option to ... Read More


Attorney General opens settlement route in cases where organised-crime charges fail

Kathmandu, Oct. 16 -- The Office of the Attorney General, Nepal has allowed partial settlements in certain criminal cases involving organised-crime charges, saying that the parties may settle other of... Read More


Parliamentary hearing committee invites complaints against four Supreme Court nominees

Kathmandu, Oct. 12 -- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has invited complaints against all four judges recommended for appointment to the Supreme Court. At a meeting held at Singha Durbar on Monday... Read More


Bhatta's paper trail leads to court for the sixth time

Kathmandu, Oct. 10 -- A sixth case has been filed against controversial businessman Deepak Bhatta and 19 others at the Kathmandu District Court over alleged offences under the Insurance Act and money ... Read More


Armed Police Force AIG Banshiraj Dahal dismissed

Kathmandu, Oct. 9 -- Armed Police Force Additional Inspector General Banshiraj Dahal has been dismissed following an investigation into his conduct, Home Ministry spokesperson Ananda Kafle said. An i... Read More