Summary:
The Supreme Court of Nepal has upheld the constitutional appointments made by former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli four years ago. A five-member Constitutional Bench passed the verdict late Wednesday night. The bench was divided, with three justices supporting the appointments and two dissenting.
The appointments in question involved 52 individuals recommended by the Constitutional Council on December 15, 2020, and May 9, 2021, during Oli's tenure. These appointments were made without parliamentary hearings, which was controversial since constitutional provisions mandate such hearings.
Despite challenges and petitions against these appointments and an amendment to the Constitutional Council Act during Oli's government, the court ruled to quash the petitions and uphold the appointments. The decision confirms the legality of appointments made by President Bidya Devi Bhandari based on the council's recommendations during that period.
In summary:
- The Supreme Court upheld 52 constitutional appointments from 2020-2021.
- The decision was split 3-2 among justices.
- The appointments were made without parliamentary hearings due to legal controversies.
- The ruling ends ongoing petitions challenging those appointments.
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