The Supreme Court of Nepal has said that important documents, which were part of the country’s judicial history, were almost destroyed in the recent anti -government demonstrations. However, the court has pledged to resume the functioning at the earliest.
Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut said on Thursday, “We are adamant and firm on the path of justice under all circumstances.” The Chief Justice has expressed grief over the damage to court buildings due to arson, stone pelting, sabotage and looting during the Gen-Z movement spread across the country.
According to media reports, on Saturday (September 13), the My Republic News Portal said, “We resolve to resume a court work as soon as possible to meet the expectations of the citizens.” Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut said that important documents related to Nepal’s judicial history were almost destroyed in violence.
Chief Justice Raut expressed grief over the damage caused by arson, stone pelting, sabotage and looting on court buildings during the Gen-G movement. He said that important documents of Nepal’s judicial history were almost destroyed in violence. Raut mourned the death of the citizens killed in the violence and expressed condolences to the mourned families, as well as wished the injured to recover early. According to new Nepal Police data, at least 51 people were killed in these demonstrations, including one Indian citizen.
The movement started against the ban imposed by the government on social media on Monday soon turned into a big campaign against corruption and political apathy. The social media ban was lifted on Monday night, but the violence continued. During this time, the protesters set fire to Parliament, President’s Office, Prime Minister’s residence, government buildings, offices of political parties and homes of senior leaders. On Tuesday, this movement led to the collapse of KP Sharma Oli government.
On Friday night, former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was sworn in as the head of the interim government as the first female Prime Minister of Nepal, which ended the political uncertainty of several days.
