Supreme Court of Nepal
- Office / Body Name
- Supreme Court of Nepal
- Description
Supreme Court of Nepal
The Supreme Court is the highest court in Nepal's judicial hierarchy, acting as the final interpreter of the Constitution and laws.
Structure and Composition
- Judges: Consists of the Chief Justice and a maximum of 20 other judges.
- Appointment: The Chief Justice is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council, while other judges are appointed on the recommendation of the Judicial Council.
- Qualifications: Must have worked as a Judge of the High Court for at least 5 years or practiced as an advocate for at least 15 years.
- Tenure and Age Limit: The Chief Justice and judges hold office until the age of 65.
Jurisdiction and Powers
- Extraordinary Jurisdiction: Power to issue writs such as Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, and Quo Warranto for the enforcement of fundamental rights.
- Appellate Jurisdiction: Hears appeals against judgments delivered by the High Courts.
- Review Authority: Power to review its own judgments or final orders.
- Court of Record: All subordinate courts must follow its decisions and interpretations of law.
- Category
- Judiciary
- Established Year
- 1956
- Constitution Article
- Article 128