Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Nepal Supreme Court Halts Government's Recall of 11 Ambassadors
Nepal's top court has told the government to pause its decision to call back 11 ambassadors.
These ambassadors were appointed by a previous leader.
The current Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, who leads an interim government tasked with holding new elections, wanted them removed because she said she wasn't happy with their work.
However, a lawyer challenged this decision in court, arguing the government didn't provide good reasons.
The Supreme Court agreed, issuing a temporary order that the ambassadors can stay.
This decision is seen as a setback for the Prime Minister.
The court's ruling means the ambassadors will continue their duties for now.
Nepal's Supreme Court has issued an interim order halting the government's decision to recall 11 ambassadors.
The recalled ambassadors were appointed by the previous government led by K.P. Sharma Oli.
The government, led by interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, cited dissatisfaction with the ambassadors' performance as the reason for recall.
A lawyer challenged the decision, arguing the government failed to justify its charges against the ambassadors in court.
The interim order means the ambassadors can continue in their positions, marking a setback for the current government.
- Who
- Nepal's Supreme Court, the Nepali government led by interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, and lawyer Ananta Raj Luitel
- What
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order to halt the government's decision to recall 11 ambassadors.
- When
- The interim order was issued on Sunday, following a challenge by a lawyer. The government's recall decision was made on September 16.
- Where
- Kathmandu, Nepal
- Why
- The Supreme Court questioned the government's justification for recalling the ambassadors and noted potential harm to foreign relations. The government cited dissatisfaction with their performance, but could not justify these charges in court.
Government's Stance
Supreme Court's Concerns
Ambassador Recalls
Government's Stance
The government decided to recall 11 ambassadors, stating it was not satisfied with their performance.
Supreme Court's Concerns
The Supreme Court issued an interim order halting the recall, questioning the justification and necessity, and noting potential harm to international relations.
Justification for Recall
Government's Stance
The government cited dissatisfaction with the ambassadors' performance.
Supreme Court's Concerns
The court found that the government could not justify its charges against the ambassadors in court.
Government's Authority
Government's Stance
Prime Minister Sushila Karki, leading an interim government, initiated the recall, implying authority.
Supreme Court's Concerns
The court's interim order, a setback for Karki, questions the government's actions and their basis.
- Court
- Nepal Supreme Court
- Interim PM
- Sushila Karki
- Recall Decision Date
- September 16
- Number of Ambassadors Recalled
- 11
- Appointing Government
- K.P. Sharma Oli government
- Reason Cited by Government
- Not satisfied with performance
- Order Issued
- Sunday
