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Judicial Independence At The Crossroads: Grappling With Ideology And History In The New Nepali Constitution, David Pimentel
Judicial Independence At The Crossroads: Grappling With Ideology And History In The New Nepali Constitution, David Pimentel
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Constitutional Concepts For The Rule Of Law: A Vision For The Post-Monarchy Judiciary In Nepal, David Pimentel
Constitutional Concepts For The Rule Of Law: A Vision For The Post-Monarchy Judiciary In Nepal, David Pimentel
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A new government has taken power in Nepal. Intent on replacing the monarchical Hindu state with a secular democracy, it has promised a new constitution. Although the Nepali government is currently operating under an Interim Constitution, it remains to be seen what the post-monarchy judiciary will look like. Those involved in the drafting should pay careful attention to how specific provisions for court governance will impact both institutional and decisional judicial independence. The Interim Constitution calls for a judicial council but not a sufficiently independent one. The Interim Constitution also allows broad exercise of emergency powers, depriving the courts of …