KATHMANDU, Sept 15 : The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to conduct a full hearing on the writ petition filed against Ncell by Amresh Kumar Singh, a member of the House of Representatives. Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Sharanga Subedi issued the order for a full hearing on Friday.

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The Supreme Court (SC) has sentenced former general manager of Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC), Yuvraj Sharma, to one year in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 3.4 million in a corruption case. The court made this decision by partially overturning its verdict from 10 years ago in a corruption case that dates back 20 years.

KATHMANDU, Sept 14: The Supreme Court's decision to designate 20 meters of land along riversides in the Kathmandu Valley to make it environmentally friendly has sparked widespread discussion and protest. A dispute seems to have arisen between the government and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) regarding this ruling.

KATHMANDU, Sept 11: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court, challenging the decision of the government to appoint Deepak Raj Joshi as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nepal Tourism Board (NTB).

KATHMANDU, Sept 10: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order against the government for the delay in the settlement of the COVID-19 insurance claims.

KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stated that the Supreme Court (SC)'s decision to leave an additional 20 meters along the riverbanks in the Kathmandu Valley cannot be implemented.

KATHMANDU, Sept 1: With the Supreme Court (SC)’s refusal to remove the 30-year service period, a total of 89 officers from the Nepal Police and 16 officers from the Armed Police Force retired together on Saturday.

The controversial National ID Card issue is once again in the limelight. The Supreme Court has, for the time being, suspended the government's decision to mandate that the public needs this card to access government services.

KATHMANDU, Aug 27: The Supreme Court (SC) has refused to issue an interim order on the writ petition filed by the Armed Police Force (APF) officials, demanding the removal of the 30-year service limit.

KATHMANDU, Aug 25: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim order not to implement the government's decision to make National ID card mandatory for accessing public services including social security allowance.

The horrific rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has not only shaken the conscience of India but, has also sparked discussions in Sri Lanka, both in mainstream and social media.

KATHMANDU, AUG 23: The Supreme Court (SC) has upheld a decision of its administration not to register a writ petition regarding the Bill to amend Investigation of Enforced Disappeared Persons, Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Act, 2081.

Politically connected people convicted of serious crimes often leave prison early, thanks to sentence commutations. Now, a growing uproar has put all pardons on hold.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the retirement of police officers due to the 30-year service limit.

KATHMANDU, Aug 22:  The Supreme Court (SC) has scheduled a preliminary hearing for Thursday on a writ petition filed by 21 police officers demanding the removal of the 30-year service period in Nepal Police and the Armed Police Force (APF).

KATHMANDU, Aug 22: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the amendment of the law governing the proportional representation electoral system, asserting that it fails to adequately address the needs of targeted groups. The SC has called for a review of the House of Representatives Members Electoral Act, 2017, as well as other relevant electoral laws, ahead of the upcoming periodic elections.

KATHMANDU, Aug 13: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the Investigation of Disappeared Persons and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (Third Amendment) Bill, 2081. The writ was filed after the government tabled a parliamentary committee’s report on the bill in the full house.

KATHMANDU, Aug 3: The Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal has directed the authorities concerned to create a 20-meter buffer zone along the banks of all rivers in the Kathmandu Valley in order to mitigate flooding and protect the river ecosystems.

KATHMANDU, Aug 2: The Supreme Court (SC) has scheduled to deliver its verdict on the contempt of court case against 'SidhaKura' Youtube channel on August 22.

KATHMANDU, July 29: The Supreme Court (SC) will hear a writ petition challenging the appointment of KP Sharma Oli as the Prime Minister on August 14.

KATHMANDU, July 23: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the administration to register the writ petition of Posh Raj Pokharel, who retired as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) despite being recommended for promotion to Additional Inspector General (AIG).

KATHMANDU, July 23: A man has been arrested for misbehaving with a female police officer at the Supreme Court.

KATHMANDU, July 21: The Supreme Court (SC) is scheduled to hear a writ petition challenging the appointment of KP Sharma Oli as Nepal's new Prime Minister. The hearing will be conducted by Justice Bal Krishna Dhakal on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, July 16: Family courts are set to commence operations in five additional districts starting today. The Supreme Court will inaugurate family courts in Morang, Dhanusha, Kaski, Rupandehi and Banke districts.

KATHMANDU, July 10: The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that one government entity cannot file a case against another. A joint bench of Justices Hari Prasad Phuyal and Balkrishna Dhakal clarified that fundamental rights pertain solely to citizens and issued an order to refer disputes involving government entities to the Chief Secretary if legal rights are violated.

KATHMANDU, June 24: The debate on a petition filed at the Supreme Court by Gandaki Province Assembly Member Phanindra Devkota, who remains suspended, ended on Monday. Due to the lack of time, the debate on the case could not be completed on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, June 23: “It took a year to investigate, but the court released the accused within a few days. We were required to see if there is any loophole in cases that are presented before the court,” said a Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) in an informal talk session. As stated by the commissioner, the CIAA has been forced to appeal in every case filed at the Special Court.

KATHMANDU, June 21: The Supreme Court (SC) has decided to extend the hearing on the case against Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane as the session held on Friday concluded without reaching a conclusion. Due to time constraints, Friday's hearing could not be completed, and the remaining hearing is now scheduled for June 30. Advocates representing Home Minister Lamichhane have yet to present their arguments.

KATHMANDU, June 20: Phanindra Devkota, leader of the Nepal Samajbadi Party and a member of the Gandaki Provincial Assembly, has filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court against the CPN (Maoist Center)’s decision to revoke his status as an MP.

KATHMANDU, June 18: The Supreme Court (SC) could not conduct the hearing on a writ petition filed against Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane today.

KATHMANDU, June 9: The Supreme Court (SC)’s full bench is scheduled to hear the writ petition against the formation of the Koshi province government starting today.

KATHMANDU, June 8: The Supreme Court (SC) has scheduled a full hearing on Ncell's writ petition for June 11. A division bench of Justices Prakash Kumar Dhungana and Sunil Kumar Pokharel confirmed the date during a session on Friday.

KATHMANDU, June 7: The Supreme Court (SC) has directed the government bodies concerned to grant affiliation to B&C Medical College owned by Durga Prasain in Jhapa within 15 days.

KATHMANDU, June 5: The Supreme Court has issued a directive to the local authorities to protect community property, declaring that about 93 ropanis of fallow land usurped by individuals for nearly 30 years, should be registered in the name of the government.

KATHMANDU, June 4: The Supreme Court (SC) has overturned the decision of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) to direct an investigation into Kunda Dixit and Kanak Mani Dixit, the owners of Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya and Himal Media.

KATHMANDU, June 2: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order to the petitioners demanding the suspension of Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from the post of deputy prime minister and home minister. A single bench of justice Til Prasad Shrestha on Sunday called both the parties for discussion before issuing an interim order.

KATHMANDU, May 31:  A writ petition has been lodged at the Supreme Court (SC), challenging the directive issued by Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane.

KATHMANDU, May 27: A writ petition has been registered in the Supreme Court (SC) seeking the removal of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from his positions as Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.

KATHMANDU, May 22 – The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered its administration to register the writ petition filed against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane and Attorney General Dr. Din Mani Pokharel.

KATHMANDU, May 21: Kailash Sirohiya, chairman of Kantipur Media Group, has approached the Supreme Court upon learning that an arrest warrant has been issued by the Dhanusha Police Office against him.

KATHMANDU, May 20: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a mandamus order in the name of the government to explore other alternatives for managing landless squatters without resorting to clearing forests. The SC has urged the government to look for an alternative without solely relying on forest land to address the growing issue of landless squatters.

KATHMANDU, May 19: Chairman of Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal (JSP-N), Upendra Yadav, has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court (SC) demanding that seven lawmakers who defected from the party be barred from parliamentary activities.

KATHMANDU, May 17: The Supreme Court has scrapped the writ petition filed against appointment of Dirgha Sodari as Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province.

KATHMANDU, May 16 : The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a short-term interim order in response to a writ petition filed by Upendra Yadav against the division of the Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Nepal.

KATHMANDU, May 14: The Supreme Court (SC) has launched online registration of cases and sending notification of the cause list via an automated system from today.

KATHMANDU, May 14: A case has been filed at the Supreme Court against the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers (PMO) on the charge of violating the principle of inclusiveness outlined in the constitution by not including even a single minister from the Dalit community in the current government led by Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal.

KATHMANDU May 13: All eight writ petitions filed by the internet service providing company Worldlink Communications against the government have been scrapped by the Supreme Court (SC) on Sunday.

KATHMANDU, May 12: The Supreme Court has set the criteria and conditions to prevent misuse of the land ceiling exemption facility being provided to the commercial entities.

KATHMANDU, May 10: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday gave an interim order to the Chief Minister of Gandaki Province Government, Khagaraj Adhikari, not to carry out decisions that have lasting impacts.

NEW DELHI, May 10:The Supreme Court Friday granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till June 1 in the excise policy case.