Judicial Council of Nepal
- Office / Body Name
- Judicial Council of Nepal
- Description
Judicial Council of Nepal
The Judicial Council is a constitutional body in Nepal responsible for recommending appointments, promotions, transfers, and disciplinary actions concerning judges.
Constitutional Composition (5 Members)
- Chief Justice (Chairperson)
- Federal Minister for Law and Justice (Member)
- Senior-most Judge of the Supreme Court (Member)
- One legal expert nominated by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister (Member)
- One senior advocate or advocate (with at least 20 years of experience) appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Nepal Bar Association (Member)
Key Functions
- Recommends eligible candidates for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts.
- Oversees professional conduct, transfers, and disciplinary actions (including recommendation for dismissal) of judges.
- Category
- Judiciary
- Established Year
- 2015
- Constitution Article
- Article 153