Nepal Constitutional Bench Set To Hear Parliament Dissolution Case

Last Updated:October 29, 2025, 12:08 IST

The bench, headed by Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut, includes Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla, Kumar Regmi, Hari Prasad Phuyal, and Manoj Kumar Sharma.

Newly-elected Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government Sushila Karki along with officials. (AFP file photo)

A constitutional bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal has been constituted to hear the high-profile case concerning the dissolution of the House of Representatives, marking a critical moment in the country’s ongoing political transition. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut, includes Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla, Kumar Regmi, Hari Prasad Phuyal, and Manoj Kumar Sharma. The hearing on the writ petitions challenging the government’s decision is set to begin today.

The controversy stems from Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel’s decision on September 12 to dissolve the House of Representatives on the recommendation of the interim government. The move, which has since stirred widespread political and constitutional debate, effectively ended the tenure of the lower house ahead of schedule and called for fresh elections. Several political parties, constitutional experts, and civil society leaders have criticised the decision, arguing that the interim government did not have the authority to recommend the dissolution of Parliament.

Multiple writ petitions were subsequently filed before the Supreme Court, contending that the dissolution was unconstitutional and violated the principles of parliamentary democracy. The petitioners have urged the court to annul the president’s order and reinstate the House, asserting that such a dissolution undermines democratic norms and the people’s mandate.

As the constitutional bench begins hearings, the outcome is expected to have far-reaching implications for Nepal’s fragile political stability. The decision will not only determine the legality of the dissolution but could also set a precedent for future power transitions in the country. Legal analysts and political observers are closely watching the proceedings, which are expected to test the judiciary’s role as the ultimate arbiter in safeguarding Nepal’s constitutional order.

Manoj Gupta

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

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