A single bench of Supreme Court Justice, Sunil Kumar Pokharel, is scheduled to hear on the writ petition filed against the decision challenging the Election Commission (EC) to grant recognition to the Central Working Committee (CWC) through the Special General Convention.
The Deuba faction of Nepali Congress moved the Supreme Court against the EC's decision to grant recognition to Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa.
The writ petition is being heard today.
The EC on January 16 had given recognition to the Thapa-led CWC elected through the Special General Convention on January 11-14.
Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka on Sunday moved the Supreme Court, challening the EC's decision.
Security has been tightened around the Supreme Court after the writ petition concerning the internal dispute within Nepali Congress is scheduled for hearing today.
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