The Supreme Court of Nepal has scheduled a hearing for Kartik 30 regarding a writ petition from former Inspector General of Police, Dan Bahadur Karki, who is contesting his dismissal by the government.
Karki’s lawyer submitted the writ petition to the Supreme Court on Friday, asserting that Karki was unlawfully removed from his position.
The court has confirmed Kartik 30 as the date for the hearing.
Karki is challenging the government’s decision after being dismissed as the chief of Nepal Police and appointed as the Security Adviser to the Prime Minister.
The Cabinet decided to replace Karki with Additional Inspector General Manoj Kumar KC, who has already assumed the role of Nepal Police head.
Karki argues that his removal was illegal and seeks to be reinstated as Inspector General of Police.
Initially, Karki’s lawyer filed the writ petition on Thursday, but the court administration delayed its registration for further investigation. It was officially registered on Friday.
The central issue is whether Karki’s removal was lawful. He contends that it was not and is questioning the government’s authority and the adherence to legal procedures in his dismissal.
The Supreme Court’s ruling could significantly impact the leadership structure of Nepal Police.
This case has sparked controversy due to the abrupt leadership change within the police force. Following Karki’s removal, Manoj Kumar KC took over, while Karki received a new appointment.