Kathmandu: Nepal Bar Association President Prof. Dr. Vijay Prasad Mishra has strongly objected to preparations to remove the round robin system currently practiced in the Supreme Court.

Speaking at an interaction program on “Mental Health and Stress Management” organized in Kathmandu, Mishra warned that abandoning the round robin hearing allocation system could increase political influence within the judiciary.

He argued that allowing the Chief Justice alone to assign cases instead of distributing hearings through an automated or rotational system would weaken judicial independence.

“If the round robin system implemented in the Supreme Court is removed, it will push the judiciary further toward political influence,” Mishra said.

He also warned that the legal community would launch a strong protest movement if attempts were made to abolish the system.

Mishra further questioned the recent process of appointing the Chief Justice and criticized the role of the Constitutional Council in judicial appointments.

According to him, a trend has emerged in which individuals favored by the Prime Minister are being elevated to top judicial positions through the council’s recommendation process.

The Nepal Bar Association president also expressed concern over what he described as organized efforts to silence criticism against the government. He alleged that thousands of people were being mobilized online to label government critics as “scammers.”

Stating that Nepal’s judiciary is currently facing a serious and sensitive situation, Mishra urged legal professionals to remain responsible and mentally resilient during this period.

He emphasized that strengthening the judiciary and preserving public trust in judges and judicial institutions is also the responsibility of legal practitioners.