Kara Dismissed, High Court Ruled: His Decision Is Void
The Minister of Communications decided last year to dismiss the chairman of the search committee for members of the Corporation Council because he 'was subject to pressure from the legal counsel.' Three Supreme Court justices…
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The High Court of Justice struck down Communications Minister Karei's dismissal of the public broadcaster's selection committee chair, ruling he acted without authority. This is the latest in a long running legal battle over government efforts to exert control over Kan. The ruling reinforces the court's role as a check on executive overreach into independent public institutions.