The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTS110. Judges of the Appellate Court and District Court not to be transferredto, or engaged in any other assignment(1) A judge shall not be transferred to, engaged in or deputed to any assignmentexcept that of a Judge.Provided that the Government of Nepal may, in consultation with theJudicial Council, assign a Judge of the Appellate Court and the District Courtfor a specified period to work concerning judicial inquiry, or to any legal orjudicial investigation or research, or to any other work of national concern.With regard to the Judges of the Appellate Courts or District Courts, the ChiefJustice, in consultation with the Judicial Council, may assign them to theabove mentioned work, including work relating to elections.(2) The Chief Justice may transfer the Judges of the Appellate Courts or DistrictCourts from one court to another on the recommendation of the Judicial Council.(3) The Chief Justice may assign a judge of any Court for a specified period oftime as a judge of another court of similar level taking into consideration thenumber and subject matter of the cases to be decided.(4) The Supreme Court may, as provided for in the law, authorize a judge whois designated as a judge in a geographical region to issue preliminary or interimorders through electronic or other media, in the course of dealing with cases,to another nearby court of the same level taking into consideration thegeographical situation.111. Transfer of casesIf the Supreme Court is satisfied that the dispensation of justice in a case registeredin a particular court may be adversely affected if it is heard by that court, theSupreme Court may order another court of the same level to hear the case.112. Responsibility of the Chief JusticeThe Chief Justice shall have the ultimate responsibility to make theadministration of justice effective, and for this purpose he/she may, subject tothis Constitution and other laws, give necessary instructions to the SupremeCourt and other subordinate courts.170