Nepal Supreme Court Orders Re-Examination of Congress Dispute

The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a re-examination of the dispute related to the special general convention of the Nepali Congress party.

The court’s decision comes after a petition was filed by the Gagan Thapa group, which had sought recognition of its new leadership from the Election Commission.

The Election Commission had recognized the new leadership of the party under Gagan Thapa on Ashar 29, 2082, and the Supreme Court had upheld this decision on Baisakh 4, 2083.

However, the court has now ordered a re-examination of the case, citing two previous verdicts that emphasized the importance of providing a fair hearing to all parties involved.

In one of the verdicts, the court had stated that ‘any decision that affects someone’s rights must provide an opportunity for a hearing before making a decision.’

In another verdict, the court had emphasized the importance of following the principles of natural justice, which includes providing a fair hearing to all parties involved.

Background

The dispute within the Nepali Congress party began after the special general convention, which was held to elect a new leadership.

The Gagan Thapa group had sought recognition of its new leadership from the Election Commission, which was granted on Ashar 29, 2082.

However, the decision was challenged in court by the Deuba faction, which claimed that the Election Commission had not provided a fair hearing to all parties involved.

The Supreme Court’s decision to re-examine the case is seen as a significant development in the ongoing dispute within the Nepali Congress party.