Kathmandu, Nov. 2 -- The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has directed its parliamentary wing to take decisive action through Parliament to address alleged misconduct in the judiciary, raising questions about when and how the process will move forward. The issue is also being closely watched within the legal fraternity.

RSP leaders say the decisive parliamentary action being considered is an impeachment motion against justices facing controversy. But the party has yet to settle on how to proceed. Party chair Rabi Lamichhane has been holding consultations on possible action against the judiciary.

Law Minister Sobita Gautam, who is also an RSP vice-chair, said the party secretariat had decided to move ahead through the parliamentary party ...