Proposed CJ Karki presents action plan, stresses 'justice for all'

Published On: June 15, 2023 02:00 PM NPT By: Republica | @RepublicaNepal

KATHMANDU, June 15: Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (SC), Hari Krishna Karki who has been proposed to be appointed the Chief Justice presented his action plan in a meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee on Thursday.

Karki said that if he were appointed the Chief Justice (CJ), his primary responsibilities would be to provide fair, prompt, and quality services based on the Constitution, laws, and principles of the judiciary. He also said that he would be determined to ensure 'justice for all' during his term as the CJ.

The program scheduled for today to question him and receive his replies has been rescheduled for 8AM on Friday. The rescheduling of the hearing was warranted by today's House session. On Wednesday, the Committee conducted discussions with the complainants regarding the recommendation of Karki's appointment as the CJ.

He was on May 8 recommended by the Constitutional Council to be appointed the CJ. A total of 29 complaints challenging his appointment as the CJ were registered by 38 complainants.

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