Published on: September 21, 2025 2:47 AM

The rule of law and democratic accountability are being examined due to the recent unrest in Nepal. What began as a social media blockade by the state quickly escalated into enormous protests. Nepalese youth in general were not attracted to injustice and indecency, and they did not desire corruption and oppression. These cases evoke fundamental questions about whether the law and the system of law in Nepal are at a stage to deal with abuse of authority, abuse of power, and violations of the rights of its populace.

The government acted against the move to block the popular social media platforms without being reasonable or transparent. The constitution guaranteed the freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly, but these were limited without any explanation as to why. The ulterior motive behind the closure remains in debate. Rather than suppressing dissent, the law made it even greater. The protesters interpreted the move as an infringement of core freedoms, and the outrage extended to bigger arguments about systemic injustices, malpractices, and governance.

Nepal now has both a moral and a legal dilemma overriding a........

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