Supreme Court full bench calls for probe into news regarding judges

A full bench meeting of the Supreme Court of Nepal convened on Monday, 16 Kartik (2 November 2026), to address reports published across media outlets and social platforms concerning the Chief Justice and various judges. The session lasted approximately four hours and concluded with a five-point resolution calling for swift, independent investigations. Court representatives stated that relevant bodies should examine published claims without prejudice or bias under constitutional provisions. The judicial leadership committed to cooperating with lawful inquiry processes while requesting that investigators present verifiable conclusions rapidly to inform the public. Highlighting public faith as a core foundation for the judiciary, the full bench cautioned against spreading unverified statements that could misguide citizens. The court asked all parties to avoid levelling accusations or impairing judicial operations while investigative work remains ongoing, reiterating its dedication to upholding constitutional supremacy. In a separate development on Monday, Justice Sharanga Subedi recused herself from judicial proceedings. Court sources indicated that Justice Subedi chose not to draw lots for bench assignments after her name appeared on social media pages and statements concerning Inam Sapkota, opting out of hearings for the day.