Wed Sep 25 08:59:31 UTC 2024: ## Nepal Bar Association Protests CJ’s Judicial Appointments, Calls for Judiciary Reform
**Kathmandu, September 25, 2024:** The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) has launched protests against Chief Justice (CJ) Bishwambhar Prasad Shrestha’s attempt to recommend new judges before his retirement on October 6th. Lawyers across the country demonstrated with black banners, criticizing the move as unconstitutional and undermining the judiciary’s integrity.
The NBA President, Gopal Krishna Ghimire, released a video message condemning the CJ’s actions, urging lawyers to take a stand against what they see as a serious threat to the independence of the judiciary.
The NBA’s demands include:
* **Immediate cancellation of recent unconstitutional amendments to the Judicial Council’s rules.**
* **Eradication of corruption and inconsistencies within the courts.**
* **Maintaining an independent judiciary.**
* **Repeal of the amendment to the National Criminal Procedure Code, which they argue imposes unfair restrictions on filing petitions.**
The NBA claims these recent regulations threaten the very foundations of the judiciary and are pushing the system towards a state of corruption and bias. They are calling for immediate action to address their concerns and ensure the integrity of the legal system in Nepal.
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