This paves the way for Ghising to continue his work as NEA chief until the apex court issues the final verdict

KATMANDU, August 19: Writ petitions have been filed against the ordinance relating to split of political parties at the Supreme Court (SC).

KATHMANDU, August 16: The outgoing Managing Director of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Hitendra Dev Shakya has knocked at the doors of the Supreme Court against the reappointment of Kul Man Ghising in the NEA.

KATHMANDU, August 13: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order to the government to provide a door to door COVID-19 vaccination services to elderly and differently-abled people.

KATHMANDU, August 12: The Supreme Court has demanded a written reply from Nepal Academy explaining the reason behind the demolition of Kavikunj- the house of Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota.

KATHMANDU, AUGUST 4: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order against the Social Security Fund (SSF), asking the authorities to halt the implementation of the mandatory rule for the employees of the private companies to be listed in the SSF.

KATHMANDU, July 30: Senior Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) leader Mahantha Thakur filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court (SC) against the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to grant legitimacy to the Upendra Yadav-led faction of JSP on Friday.

KATHMANDU, July 29: Two former lawmakers of Lumbini Province filed a petition at the Supreme Court on Thursday, demanding their reinstatement.

KATHMANDU, July 13: The out-going Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has accused the Supreme Court (SC) of ‘deliberately’ passing a verdict in favor of the opposition parties.

KATHMANDU, July 3: The Supreme Court (SC) is likely to pass its verdict on the House of Representatives (HoR) dissolution case next week.

KATHMANDU, June 27: The hearing on the House of Representatives (HoR) dissolution case will continue on Sunday as well.

KATHMANDU, June 26: The Supreme Court (SC) has given permission to review its earlier verdict on a tax evasion case related to the Bhatbhateni Supermarket.

KATHMANDU, June 23: The hearing on the writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives ( HoR) has begun at the Supreme Court.

KATHMANDU, June 23: The hearing on writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives ( HoR) is to be continued at the Supreme Court from today.

KATHMANDU, June 14: A writ petition to annul the ordinance on the Constitutional Council issued by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers has been filed at the Supreme Court. The writ petition was filed on Sunday by advocate Omprakash Aryal claiming that the ordinance issued on May 4 was unconstitutional.

KATHMANDU, June 9: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order to the government on the case of the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) refusing to issue an interim order.

KATHMANDU, June 9: Following a continuous raising of questions regarding the formation of the Constitutional Bench formed to conduct hearings on the House of Representatives (HoR) dissolution case, the Supreme Court justices on the bench are currently engaged in internal discussion.

KATHMANDU, June 8: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order asking the government authorities concerned not to stop online transactions and home delivery services even during the prohibitory period imposed to control and reduce COVID-10 transmission.

KATHMANDU, May 25: Preliminary hearings on the writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) at the Supreme Court have been scheduled for May 27 and May 28.

KATHMANDU, May 24: The opposition parties have filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court (SC) demanding restoration of the House of Representatives (HoR) and appointment of Sher Bahadur Deuba as the Prime Minister on Tuesday.

Earlier as many as 26 lawmakers of Nepal-faction of UML had supported Deuba’s bid to stake claim for the post of  Prime Minister.

KATHMANDU, May 24: Opposition parties are preparing to file a writ petition against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) at the Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday.

KATHMANDU, May 23: Opposition parties are preparing to file a case against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) at the Supreme Court (SC).

KATHMANDU, May 21: A writ petition has been filed against President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Friday.

KATHMANDU, May 18: The Supreme Court has asked the defendants to submit a written response, refusing to issue an interim order on a writ petition filed against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and six other ministers.

BUTWAL, May 17: Four Lawmakers representing Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) in Lumbini Province have filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court against the party’s decision to suspend them from the position of lawmakers and the party.

KATHMANDU,  May 11: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order to the government for a smooth management of oxygen and hospitals for COVID-19 treatment.

KATHMANDU, March 7: The Supreme Court has invalidated the unification between the erstwhile CPN-UML led by KP Oli and CPN (Maoist Center) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal that took place some three years ago.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Supreme Court (SC) has refuted news reports published in a section of media about the meeting between Prime Minister K P Oli and the SC justices assigned to the Constitutional Bench that is entrusted with the responsibility to decide the fate of the dissolved parliament.

KATHMANDU, Jan 13: The hearing on 13 writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives (HoR) at the apex court is scheduled for today.

KATHMANDU, Oct 15: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday ordered the Public Service Commission (PSC) to allow coronavirus (COVID-19) infected to appear in public service examinations.

KATHMANDU, July 13: The Supreme Court (SC) has said that the government does not have the authority to issue travel bans on any citizen unless it is clearly permitted by the laws.

KATHMANDU, Dec 23: Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR presented the Annual Report of the Supreme Court, Judicial Council and the Judicial Service Commission for Fiscal Year 2075/76 BS to President Bidya Devi Bhandari today.

KATHMANDU, July 2: The Supreme Court on Monday gave the go ahead to government authorities– Public Service Commission and Ministry of General Administration— for recruiting over 9,000 personnel for the local governments.

LAHAN, April 20: Gaurav Kumar Sah’s long-cherished wish of getting citizenship through descent came true on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Feb 15: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court on Friday began final hearings on two writ petitions seeking court intervention to punish former Maoist leader Agni Prasad Sapkota for his alleged involvement in the murder of a schoolteacher.

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a verdict, ordering the release of Lokendra Raj Thapa and Keshab Bahadur Budha of the Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal from the detention.

KATHMANDU, Dec 28: The Supreme Court (SC) has scrapped the actions taken by the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) and the District Administration Office (DAO), Lalitpur, against Social Science Baha, a research organization established a few years ago.

KATHMANDU, Dec 22:  Challenging a two-year-old Supreme Court order to nationalize 15 ropanis [1.89 acres] of her land, former princess Prerana Rajya Laxmi Singh, daughter of former king Gyanendra, filed a writ petition at the court on Friday seeking to strike down the judgment under its extraordinary jurisdiction and to return the land.

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Gangster-turned provincial assembly member-elect Rajiv Gurung, also known as Deepak Manange, has been released from jail following a Supreme Court order on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Dec 21: Former Princess Prerana Rajya Laxmi Singh has moved the Supreme Court (SC) challenging its previous verdict to nationalize her property obtained through dowry.

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Leaders in the Standing Committee meeting of the Nepal Communist Party at the central party office in Dhumbarahi on Thursday aired their mixed views about the government.

KATHMANDU, Nov 15: The Special Court on Thursday ordered to release Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Shyam Kumar Rai on bail.

KATHMANDU, Nov 1: The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted permission to former chief executive officer of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) Subash Nirola to file an appeal against a verdict of the Special Court while remaining free on bail .

KATHMANDU, Aug 27:  The Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday ordered the government to produce Khadga Bahadur Bishwakarma, the spokesman of the Maoist party led by Netra Bikram Chand within 24 hours.

KATHMANDU, Aug 23: A meeting of the Constitutional Council (CC) is taking place to recommend the name of Chief Justice for the Supreme Court and the Chief Commissioner of the Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) on Thursday.

KATHMANDU, July 29: Animal rights activists have filed a writ petition at Supreme Court against the merciless transport of the livestock used for the meat products.

KATHMANDU, July 19: The Supreme Court on Wednesday continued the interlocutory stay order upholding the appointments made by the Deuba government.

KATHMANDU, July 17: The Supreme Court Monday stayed the government’s decision to restrict demonstrations or public gatherings  in the capital including at renowned Maitighar Mandala.

KATHMANDU, July 15: A writ petition was filed at the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday, challenging a provision of the House of Representatives Rules, 2018 that prevents the suspension of lawmakers accused of criminal offenses at courts.