A single bench of Justice Sushmalata Mathema has heard the petition, according to Debendra Dhakal, joint spokesperson for the apex court.
Additional Inspector of General of Police Bishworaj Pokharel on May 2 filed the petition against the promotion of AIG Singh to the 29th IGP of Nepal Police. A Cabinet meeting on May 1 promoted Singh to the IGP.
The writ petition demanded annulment of the promotion of Singh as he is one-and-a-half year junior to him.
