Part 11: Judiciary – Supreme Court
- Title
- Part 11: Judiciary – Supreme Court
- Description
Supreme Court of Nepal
Part 11 (Articles 126–156) of the Constitution of Nepal establishes a three-tier court structure: Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts.
The Apex Court (Articles 128–137)
- Structure: Consists of the Chief Justice and a maximum of 20 other Judges (total maximum of 21 judges).
- Appointment of Chief Justice: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council (Article 129).
- Appointment of Judges: Appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Judicial Council.
- Retirement Age: 65 years for both the Chief Justice and Supreme Court Judges.
- Qualifications for Chief Justice: Must have served as a Judge of the Supreme Court for at least 3 years.
- Constitutional Bench (Article 137): Formed under the Chief Justice and 4 other judges of the Supreme Court nominated by the Chief Justice on recommendation of the Judicial Council. It resolves disputes regarding jurisdiction between federal, provincial, and local levels.
Exam-Essential Facts
- The Supreme Court is a Court of Record and has the final power to interpret the Constitution and laws.
- Maximum number of Supreme Court Judges: 21 (including Chief Justice).
- Retirement age of Supreme Court Judges: 65 years.
- Part Number
- 10
- Article Range
- Art. 128–138
- Category
- State Organs