Supreme Court to Examine House Dissolution Cases on Constitutional Bench

The Supreme Court of Nepal will soon hear nine writ petitions that question the legality of the interim government and the recent dissolution of the House of Representatives. Officials say these cases involve complex constitutional issues, prompting their assignment to the Constitutional Bench.

Hearings are set for Kartik 12, right after the Chhath festival. According to legal experts, the bench will focus on matters such as disputes between different government levels, eligibility of lawmakers, and interpretations of key constitutional provisions.

Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut, who will lead the bench, has chosen four additional judges himself, breaking from the usual practice of only including the most senior judges. This move reflects the gravity and significance of the cases.

The petitions could have wide-ranging implications for the functioning of Nepal’s parliament and the legal framework surrounding government formation, as they challenge whether the interim government and the House dissolution were constitutional.