Supreme Court Begins Hearing on 16 Petitions Filed Against Dissolution of House of Representatives

The Supreme Court of Nepal has begun hearings on 16 writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives. According to court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala, the petitions seek to nullify the appointment of the Prime Minister and the dissolution of Parliament, demanding its reinstatement through writs of certiorari and mandamus.

The petitioners argue that both the Prime Minister’s appointment process and the decision to dissolve Parliament were unconstitutional and contrary to the provisions of the Constitution.

The Supreme Court has decided to conduct a joint preliminary hearing on all related petitions. According to court sources, today’s session will determine whether the cases will be referred to the Constitutional Bench or continue under the regular bench.

Earlier, the Supreme Court had issued a landmark verdict in a similar case, reinstating the dissolved Parliament, which had a profound impact on Nepal’s political landscape.