गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ CJ Rana forms Constitutional Bench on basis of seniority Nepal CJ Rana forms Constitutional Bench on basis of seniority KathmanduPati June 04, 2021 KATHMANDU – Chief Justice Cholendra Shumser JB Rana has constituted a Constitutional Bench on the basis of seniority for hearing cases relating to the May 22 dissolution of the House of Representatives. The Bench chaired by CJ Rana consists of senior- most judge Deepak Kumar Karki and justice Meera Khadka, Hari Krishna Karki and Ishwor Prasad Khatiwada. Earlier, CJ Rana agreed to form the Constitutional Bench hearing the petitions related to the HoR dissolution on the basis of seniority and scheduled the hearing for June 7. The constitution sets a provision under which the Chief Justice may appoint any case sub-judice in the Supreme Court involving a serious constitutional interpretation to be tried in the Constitutional Bench. Hearing is taking place in connection with the Nepal Citizenship (First Amendment) Ordinance, 2078 soon after the formation of the Constitutional bench today. President Bidya Devi Bhandari had issued this ordinance on May 23. Six writs have been filed at the Supreme Court against this ordinance. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Baglung flood death toll reaches three Teej being celebrated across the country today Constitution recognises ‘people’s war’ as armed conflict,none allowed for expression… Melamchi flood victims complain of not getting grant amount Eye Hospital and local governments continue collaboration for blindness elimination Today’s weather: light to heavy rainfall in different places Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more