Quick Info
| Profession | Professor, Advocate, Justice, Writer |
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| Nationality | Nepali |
| Date of Birth | 07/06/1952 |
| Age | 73 years |
| Birthplace | Biratnagar, Morang District, Nepal |
Latest News about Sushila Karki
12/09/2025
Sushila Karki, Nepal's first woman Supreme Court chief justice, was sworn in as interim Prime Minister on September 12, 2025, following deadly anti-corruption protests led by Generation Z activists that prompted the dissolution of parliament. The 73-year-old jurist, known for her strong anticorruption stance, was appointed to lead a six-month transition government until elections scheduled for March 2026. Her appointment came after negotiations mediated by Nepal's army and marks her as the country's first woman head of government.
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous for | Being Nepal's first woman chief justice and first woman Prime Minister |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Brahmin |
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Relationships & More
| Husband | Durga Prasad Subedi (former Nepali Congress youth leader) |
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Family
| Siblings | 7 siblings |
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| Spouse | Durga Prasad Subedi |
| Children | Prasant Subedi |
Career
| Overview | Sushila Karki has had a distinguished career, marked by significant achievements and contributions to the legal field and governance in Nepal. She started her professional journey as a law practitioner in Biratnagar in 1979, navigating through a challenging landscape where educated women were a rarity. Progressing from an assistant teacher in 1985 to a senior Advocate at the Supreme Court by 2007, she broke barriers by becoming Nepal's first female chief justice in 2016, a historic appointment that marked a significant milestone in Nepali history. In 2025, she was appointed interim Prime Minister, becoming Nepal's first woman head of government. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sushila Karki was born into a middle-class farmer family and is the eldest daughter, encouraged by her parents to pursue education. | |
| 2. She was inspired by her father's political views and her aspiration to become a chief justice was influenced by an image of a chief justice she saw in a newspaper. | |
| 3. Despite being offered a teaching position at Banaras Hindu University, she returned to Nepal to study law. | |
| 4. Her appointment as Chief Justice was a pioneering moment for women in law in Nepal, leading to discussions on women's rights and legal reforms. | |
| 5. Karki faced an impeachment motion following her bold decisions as Chief Justice, but public support led to its withdrawal. | |
| 6. She has published two books: an autobiography 'Nyaya' and a novel 'Kara'. | |
| 7. Karki is multilingual, fluent in Nepali, Hindi, and English. |