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Lawyers In Nepal Stage Protest In Kathmandu

Nepali lawyers stage a daytime lantern protest against the Supreme Court of Nepal administration's refusal to register writ petitions and applications in Kathmandu, Nepal, on May 19, 2026. Legal professionals gather at the premises of the Nepal Bar Association to demonstrate. The Bar Association states the protest aims to seek justice, fairness, and clean legal procedures. The association claims that the court administration's actions have undermined citizens' constitutional right to justice and the rule of law. Lawyers also warn that if the Supreme Court administration does not reverse its decision and simplify the registration process, they will intensify their protest movement. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)