KATHMANDU, Feb 10: Prof Dr Govinda KC has said he would keep on fighting for responsible judiciary under any circumstances.

Dr KC, the senior orthopedic surgeon at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH), is a familiar face in Nepali media who has been long advocating for reforms in medical sector and recently the ‘purification of judiciary’ has been added to his agenda.

At a press meet at the TUTH on Saturday, the senior surgeon who was of late charged with contempt of court and faced a trial for the same said his struggle for true justice from the judiciary would not stop no matter even all his property is confiscated for that.

“My battle is not against judiciary at all, rather it is intended at those who are exchanging justice for the sake of money from there,” he said.

It may be noted that the contempt of court charge filed against him for seeking resignation of incumbent Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli is subjudice at the Supreme Court.

At the press meet, he reiterated that the chief justice should immediately resign from the post to pave the way for fair investigation into the case.

The SC decision on January 7 to reinstate the dean of four years ago at the Institute of Medicine (IoM) , prompted Dr KC who has a huge public support for his moves to start his 14th fast-onto-death demanding the CJ’s resignation and inquiry into his activities. According to him, the decision to reinstate the IoM dean of four years back was not justifiable.

On the evening of January 8, he was arrested by the police and had spent two days in police custody.

Following a hearing for two days on the contempt of court charge, the court had ordered his release on general date, directing body concerned to get photocopies of citizenship certificate and academic certificates of CJ Parajuli. The court has also sought details about the court verdict delivered by a bench involving CJ Parajuli about the reinstatement of IoM Dean Shashi Sharma.

KATHMANDU, July 16: The Parliamentary Hearing Special Committee (PHSC) has unanimously endorsed the name of Gopal Parajuli for the post of Chief Justice of Nepal on Sunday.

Parajuli’s name was recommended for the post by a meeting of Constitutional Council on June 30.

President Bidya Devi Bhandari will administer Parajuli oath of office and secrecy before he will officially take charge of the top judicial post.

Parajuli had been serving as the acting Chief Justice since the retirement of Sushila Karki on June 7.

KATHMANDU, July 13: A delegation from the Human Rights and Peace Society (HURPES) Thursday met with acting Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli to draw its attention towards a 10-point proposal put forth by it.

The proposal has emphasized judicial freedom, impartiality, competency and transparency, among other issues.

On the occasion, the delegation underlined the need for adopting advanced technology at all levels of judiciary, providing professional training for all employees in judiciary, guaranteeing 33 per cent women’s participation in every appointment recommendation to be made by the judicial council and applying the provision in the appointment of judges as well.

Seeking special attention of authorities concerned to keep the pride and dignity of the Legislature and judiciary intact, the delegation was of the view that an instance of ‘wrong precedent’ of a judiciary head leading the government in the future should not be repeated.
During the meeting that took place at Chief Justice’s official residence, Baluwatar, the acting CJ said judicial independence and impartiality were always his top priorities, pledging that he would do his best to bring reforms in judiciary.

The delegation comprised society’s founding President Krishna Pahadi, President Gangadhar Adhikari, advisor Homkant Chaulagain, founding member Krishna Kandel, vice president Renuka Poudel and general secretary Uttam Pudasaini . RSS