Sushila Karki is one of the most influential figures in Nepal’s political and judicial history. Known today as Nepal’s first female interim Prime Minister (appointed in September 2025), she first rose to national attention as the country’s first woman Chief Justice in 2016. But her tenure was shaken by the Sushila Karki impeachment case in 2017, a landmark event that tested the balance of power between Nepal’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches. This article explains the full story of the Sushila Karki impeachment : from the police chief ruling that triggered it, to the parliamentary motion, her automatic suspension, the public outcry, international reaction, and the eventual withdrawal of the case. By the end, you’ll understand why the impeachment remains a pivotal episode in Nepal’s democratic journey. Early Life and Legal Foundation Born: June 7, 1952, Biratnagar, Nepal Education: Master’s in Political Science, Banaras Hindu University (1975); Law degree, Tribhuv...
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