Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) of Nepal has decided to file a formal police complaint against those responsible for torching and vandalizing courts across the country during the Gen-Z movement protests, in what officials describe as a historic move by the judiciary to seek justice through legal channels.
The decision was made during a full court meeting of all justices on Sunday.
The move follows massive arson and vandalism that left the SC’s Ramshahpath premises in ruins. The fire, which burned for nearly three days, destroyed around 20,000 active case files and verdict records from about 197,000 concluded cases, along with 50 vehicles and over 150 motorcycles.
Other courts, including the Special Court and Kathmandu District Court, also suffered extensive damage amid the unrest.
For many, the sight of Nepal’s highest court engulfed in flames struck at the core of the nation’s belief in justice and the rule of law. Now, as the SC takes steps to formally seek redress, legal experts say the move represents not only an effort to hold the perpetrators accountable but also a symbolic reaffirmation of faith in the judiciary itself.