Nepal's first woman SC chief justice was suspended following an impeachment motion filed in the parliament making accusations against her of bias and interference with executive powers.
Karki was suspended automatically after the motion signed by nearly half the members in the parliament was registered.
Deputy PM Bimalendra Nidhi resigned in protest because he disagreed with the motion against the CJ, which he feels will create a gap between the legislature and the judiciary. He was also the home minister.
Nidhi is from the Nepali Congress party, one of the two ruling parties whose members signed the motion.
Karki was accused of interfering with executive powers and issuing biased decisions. The motion cited a court order overturning the government’s appointment of the police chief.
The motion, filed late Sunday, needs to be debated in parliament and then receive two—thirds of the votes in the 601—seat parliament for it to be approved.
Karki was known for zero tolerance against corruption. She was appointed chief justice in April 2016 and was due to retire next month.
Sushila Karki: Know More- Sushila Karki ( born 7 June 1952 ) in Biratnagar who became first woman Chief Justice of Supreme Court of Nepal on 13 April 2016.
- The Constitutional Council headed by Prime Minister KP Oli recommended her name for the post of Chief Justice of Supreme court of Nepal.
- She is the first woman to lead the judiciary of Nepal.
- She is known for her zero tolerance against corruption in the judiciary.
- On 30 April 2017, she was registered with impeachment motion by Maoist Centre and Nepali Congress.
