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Anupam Bhattarai

Anupam Bhattarai

The author is an advocate.

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OPINION

Bar and Bench: Mind the Gap!

Despite playing distinct functions, the Bar and the Bench are highly dependent on one another.
Nov 20, 2024
OPINION

Resurgence of the judiciary: A new dawn in Nepal

The judiciary's renaissance in Nepal may be traced to a number of historic decisions and reforms that have reinforced the court's position as the protector of the constitution and human rights. Ensuring merit-based nominations and improving judicial accountability have been made possible in large pa...
Sep 16, 2024
OPINION

Corporate Manslaughter Legislation: A Cup of Tea?

In the criminal felony known in certain countries as "corporate homicide" or "corporate manslaughter," businesses are made accountable for fatalities brought on by their willful misconduct or significant managerial errors rather than individual victims.
Aug 10, 2024
OPINION

Disarray in Trade Union Rights in Nepal

Since the early 1900s, trade unions in Nepal have been actively promoting the rights of laborers. But labor union activity was not legally recognized or safeguarded until the democratic system was restored in 1990. One of the essential rights granted by the 2007 Interim Constitution is the ability t...
May 01, 2024
OPINION

Cotiviti controversy mars Investment Summit in Nepal

Cotiviti Nepal is accused of leaking Rs 10.36 billion (about $84 million) in money, according to a complaint lodged by the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI) against the organization. This covers suspected avoidance of value-added tax (VAT) and income tax.
Apr 21, 2024
OPINION

The Coalition Crush Saga: A Tumultuous Chapter

In democratic nations with proportional election systems, the formation and dissolution of political coalitions in the face of fragmented electoral outcomes are customary political practices. As a result, it is the proportional electoral system's standard procedure.
Apr 09, 2024
BLOG

Backlog of Nepal’s court cases might obstruct flow of justic...

The arteries of justice are essential conduits that guarantee the smooth flow of accountability and fairness in Nepal's complex legal system. But like many other judiciaries, the Nepalese court faces problems that are comparable to an artery burst—critical problems that, if left untreated, might obs...
Dec 30, 2023