KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has approved the nominations of three proposed justices for the Supreme Court and one member of the Judicial Council.

In a meeting held on Monday, the committee endorsed the names of senior advocate Meghraj Pokharel, Chief Judge of the Janakpur High Court Shree Kant Paudel, and Chief Judge of the Dipayal High Court Shanti Singh Thapa for appointment as Supreme Court justices, according to committee joint secretary Nirmala Devi Lamichhane Wosti.

Similarly, the committee approved Mahesh Kumar Nepal as a member of the Judicial Council. The approvals followed discussions on the nominees’ views, judicial philosophy, and public complaints received against them. All four names were unanimously endorsed by the committee.

Earlier, the committee had advised Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya, to ensure inclusivity in appointments to the judiciary and constitutional bodies.

In response, Minister Chaurasiya expressed his commitment to implementing Parliament’s recommendation and promoting inclusive representation in future appointments.