Nepal conflict victims to move court against law revision
Over 300 victims plan to file a writ petition at the Supreme Court next week against ‘flawed appointments’ and lenient sentencing for serious rights abuses.
Over 300 victims plan to file a writ petition at the Supreme Court next week against ‘flawed appointments’ and lenient sentencing for serious rights abuses.
Country is already working to relax marriage-related laws. Rights activists call CEDAW’s suggestion regressive.
Experts say unless it is an exceptional and compelling matter, it is unwarranted for the court to direct the promulgation of a law.
UML calls return of constitutional council bill an attack on parliamentary supremacy.
Insurgency victims complain of not being consulted before crucial appointments.
As 2027 vote looms, parties, officials divided on inclusion of millions of Nepalis abroad in the election process.
Scores of amendments proposed to the bill that has now reached the National Assembly.
Despite our continuous pressure, the government has been reluctant to finalise the bill to reform the NHRC.
Nepal government dilly-dallies even as UN periodic review looms in January.
NGOs tell UN rights council that the country’s delivery on child rights, gender violence, and equity remains poor.
From doctors to teachers to police, powerful lobbies are bending laws to serve their interests.
New Constitutional Council law allows even two council members including the prime minister to make decisions.
While House panel has agreed on most issues, there’s no deal on quotas for temporary teachers in permanent posts.
Endorsement of the disputed appointments made without hearings has weakened constitutional checks, experts say.
Federal civil service bill retains two-year cooling-off period, raises retirement to 60. Provinces to appoint admin chief.