Supreme Court registers Karki’s petition for reinstatement as Nepal Police chief
Summary
The Supreme Court has registered Dan Bahadur Karki’s petition challenging his removal as Nepal Police chief and the appointment of Manoj Kumar KC as inspector general. Karki seeks reinstatement, suspension of KC’s authority, and annulment of the Cabinet decision pending a final verdict.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court registered Dan Bahadur Karki’s writ petition on Friday and scheduled a hearing for November 16.
- Karki is challenging the Cabinet’s decision to remove him as police chief, appoint him as special security adviser, and promote Manoj Kumar KC to inspector general.
- He argues the government acted without legal authority, due process, or his consent, and cites Supreme Court precedents involving Achyut Krishna Kharel and Hitendra Dev Shakya.
- The petition asks the court to reinstate him, suspend KC’s authority, and annul all related Cabinet decisions and subsequent actions.
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