KATHMANDU: The Judicial Council (JC) has transferred 13 judges of the High and District Courts. During a meeting on Thursday, the Council recommended moving two High Court judges and 11 District Court judges.
According to the transfer list, Judge Kiran Kumar Pokharel of the Janakpur High Court has been transferred to the Ilam Bench of the Biratnagar High Court, while Judge Rekha Thapa of the Butwal Bench of the Tulsipur High Court has been transferred to the Ilam Bench of the Biratnagar High Court.
Furthermore, Judge Rajendra Kharel from the Jumla Bench of the High Court Surkhet has been suggested for placement at the National Judicial Academy.
Shankar Bahadur Rai from Solukhumbu, Rajesh Kumar Katuwal from Jumla, and Shyamlal Ghimire from Kathmandu District Courts are among the judges recommended for transfer.