Kathmandu – The Supreme Court of Nepal is set to resume operations from Sunday. An emergency full bench meeting held on Thursday decided to begin registering and hearing habeas corpus petitions on a regular basis.

In a press release issued by Chief Justice Prakamansingh Raut, it was stated, “Starting Sunday, September 15, 2025 (2082/05/29 BS), this court will commence the registration and regular hearings of habeas corpus petitions. This decision was made by today’s emergency full bench meeting for the information of the general public.”

Although several important documents related to Nepal’s judicial history were destroyed in the recent arson attack at the Supreme Court, the press release stressed that the court remains committed to fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities.

“The arson nearly wiped out vital documents of Nepal’s judicial history,” the statement read. “Even under such difficult circumstances, the judiciary will continue to uphold the responsibilities entrusted to it by the Constitution, safeguard sovereignty, constitutionalism, the rule of law, fundamental rights, and the citizens’ right to justice. The court reaffirms its commitment to remain steadfast on the path of justice and resume operations as soon as possible to address public expectations.”