SC facing more challenges under king's rule

Kathmandu, Oct 1 -The Supreme Court has faced more challenges in the last eight months than in the preceding democratic period while carrying out its role as the guardian of the constitution, rule of law and fundamental rights of the people, constitution experts said on Friday.

They urged the Supreme Court to be bold in its decisions on cases relating to the supremacy of the constitution and people's rights, bringing the king within the bounds of the constitution.

"When there were elected governments, the apex court had faced few challenges and felt at ease in showing judicial activism. But from February 1 onwards, the court has been facing a string of challenges," constitutional lawyer Purna Man Shakya said kathmandu post reports.

Taking part in an interaction on 'Present Constitution and the Role of the Supreme Court', Shakya added that the SC is facing the major challenge of bringing the king and other constitutional bodies within the framework of the constitution.