A hearing regarding the writ petition on the eligibility of industrialist and Nepali Congress leader Binod Chaudhary for a central committee position has been postponed again.
The writ petition was submitted by Dr. Subhash Chandra Yadav, questioning Chaudhary’s eligibility to participate in the 14th General Convention of Nepali Congress in 2021.
This case has been pending in the Supreme Court, listed multiple times, but the most recent hearing scheduled for November 2026 has been delayed once more.
Eligibility Concerns
The case focuses on a statute within the Nepali Congress that requires candidates to be active party members for at least 10 years.
Dr. Yadav claims that Chaudhary does not fulfill this requirement.
Chaudhary officially joined Nepali Congress in 2017 after an invitation from former party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. He participated in the 14th General Convention and was elected as a central committee member under the Madhesi inclusive quota, receiving 2,206 votes.
However, during the election, Yadav raised concerns about Chaudhary’s eligibility, stating that the issues were not adequately addressed.
Concerns Raised with Nepali Congress
Yadav approached the Nepali Congress central office after receiving an unsatisfactory response from the election committee.
The central office confirmed that Chaudhary met the eligibility criteria, leading Yadav to file a complaint with the Election Commission.
The commission did not grant his request, prompting Yadav to escalate the matter to the Supreme Court through a writ petition.
He emphasizes that the core issue is whether Chaudhary met the 10-year active party member requirement stated in the party’s statute.
Writ Petition Delays
The writ petition has faced multiple delays.
It has been listed 23 times, with six instances placed under the ‘not to be seen’ category and three times scheduled for hearing.
Yet, no final ruling has been issued.
Recent Hearing Delay
The most recent hearing date has been postponed.
Chaudhary Elected as Vice President of Nepali Congress
Chaudhary has increased his political involvement after being elected as the vice president of Nepali Congress.
In October 2026, during the 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, he was elected as vice president under the inclusive quota, securing 1,745 votes against his closest competitor, Jeevan Pariyar, who garnered 1,658 votes.
Despite this, the writ petition concerning his eligibility in the 14th General Convention remains unresolved at the Supreme Court.
The case continues to raise questions about membership requirements.
What’s Next?
The Supreme Court’s decision could significantly influence both legal and political matters.
Chaudhary’s recent promotion to vice president has brought added attention to the case.
The petitioner is still awaiting a ruling on whether the 10 year active party member requirement was properly enforced.
Until the Supreme Court reaches a final decision, the case will remain pending.