CJ Sharma stays silent on SC justice recommendation

BIRATNAGAR, APR 30 - Chief Justice Damodar Prasad Sharma has said that he cannot speak on the recommendation of judges to the post of justices in the Supreme Court by the Judicial Council (JC) as the case is sub judice in the Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC).

"I do not speak on this matter as it is sub judice in the PHSC," he said while inaugurating newly constructed building for the appellate court in Biratnagar on Tuesday.

Stating that apart from protecting their rights, it is the responsibility of the apex court and the JC to appoint justices and take action against them, he said that the JC recommended names of justices as per its responsibility.

He said that he is committed to maintain rule of law, adding that the court should be free from any wrongdoings and that justices should have favourable environment to work. He also urged people to suggest him if he fails to maintain rule of law.

JC member, Khem Narayan Dhungana said that conspiracy is being hatched to defame the judiciary by dragging the JC into this incident.

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