Sushila Karki

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Sushila Karki born?June 7, 1952
2. Where was Sushila Karki born?Nepal
3. What is the chief justice tenure?2016 to 2017
4. What is the interim prime minister appointment?September 2025
5. Who is Sushila Karki?She is a leader from Nepal who became the first woman to serve as both Chief Justice and Prime Minister. She worked hard to make the law fair and to help people.
6. What did she do as Chief Justice?She led Nepal's Supreme Court from 2016 to 2017, making sure the laws were followed and protecting people's rights. She also worked to keep the court independent.

Judiciary: The system of courts that interprets and applies the law, responsible for administering justice.
Executive Branch: The part of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, typically led by a Prime Minister or President.
Patriarchal Structures: Social systems where men hold primary power and authority in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
Gender Equality: The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making.