The Oli government was widely condemned for the state’s excessive use of force during the protests.

The former justice, known for landmark rulings and a career rooted in a family tradition of law, now faces the test of governance.

Known for his fearless legal battles and advocacy for justice, Om Prakash Aryal heads a key ministry.

Senior politicians including Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal chair Upendra Yadav are named as defendants in the case.