Supreme Court Opens Door for Nepali Citizens Abroad to Give Court Statements via Video Conference

Kathmandu. Nepali citizens living abroad can now provide court statements through audiovisual (video conferencing) facilities via Nepali embassies in their respective countries, following a significant ruling by the Supreme Court.

A joint bench of Supreme Court justices Hari Prasad Phuyal and Bal Krishna Dhakal issued the decision on 19 May 2026, paving the way for defendants residing overseas to participate in legal proceedings through modern communication technology.