In a historic verdict, Nepal's Supreme Court today ordered the removal of the country's anti-corruption head from his post, saying that he did not meet qualifications required to hold the powerful post. <br/><br/>The apex court spokesman, Mr Biswaraj Poudel said that the Supreme Court has concluded that Lok Man Singh Karki is not qualified for the position and annulled his appointment. Karki was appointed to the position in May, 2013 by the then Chief Justice Khil Raj Regmi-led interim Council of Ministers for a tenure of six years.<br/><br/>In response to a number of writ petitions, a full bench of the court gave the historic verdict. <br/><br/>The Court has explained that Karki did not have high moral standards as he was proved guilty of suppressing the 2006 People's Movement by the investigation commission led by former justice Krishna Jung Rayamajhi.
News On AIR | January 9, 2017 4:39 AM
Nepal: SC orders removal of anti-corruption head