Nepal Bypasses Acting CJ, Fourth-In-Line Picked to Lead Judiciary (opens in new tab)

Nepal has sparked political and legal debate after appointing the fourth-in-line judge to lead the judiciary, bypassing the acting Chief Justice and other senior contenders\. The unexpected decision has raised questions over judicial independence, constitutional norms, and political influence within the country’s legal system\. The development is being closely watched by legal experts and opposition groups across Nepal\. \#nepal \#politicaldebate \#wion \#chiefjustice About Channel: WION The ...