www.lawcommission.gov.np (4) Subject to this Constitution, the Supreme Court shall, as provided for in the federal law, have the power to originally try and settle cases, hear appeals, test judgments referred for confirmation, revise cases, hear petitions or review its judgments or final orders. While so reviewing the judgements, Justices other than those having handed down the previous judgment shall make such review. (5) The Supreme Court shall have the power to settle appeals from cases originally heard and settled by a High Court and matters of public importance involving questions of interpretation of the Constitution and law or cases recommended by a High Court, accompanied by its opinion that it is reasonable that decision be made by the Supreme Court. (6) Other powers and procedures of the Supreme Court shall be as provided for in the federal law. 134. Power to Transfer Cases: (1) In case the cases which involve substantially the same questions are sub judice before the Supreme Court and a High Court, and the Supreme Court is satisfied on its own or on application by the Attorney General or parties to such cases that such questions are of public importance, the Supreme Court shall have the power to procure and adjudge the cases together. (2) In case there exists a special circumstance where judicial impartiality may be questioned if a case filed in a High Court is heard by that Court, the Supreme Court may, stating the reasons and grounds thereof, order such case to be transferred from such High Court to another High Court and be heard by the latter High Court, in accordance with law. 135. Not to be engaged in Practice of Law: No Chief Justice or Justice of the Supreme Court shall, after retirement from office, be engaged in the practice of law, mediation or arbitration proceedings before any office or court. 136. Responsibility of Chief Justice: The Chief Justice shall have the ultimate responsibility to make effective the administration of justice by the Supreme Court, subordinate courts, specialized courts or other judicial institution. 137. Constitution of Constitutional Bench: (1) There shall be a Constitutional Bench in the Supreme Court. The Constitutional Bench shall consist of the Chief Justice and other four Justices designated by the Chief Justice on recommendation of the Judicial Council. 71

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