The bench took the decision in response to a writ petition filed by advocate Damodar Poudel on Wednesday against Katawal´s dismissal.
The court has named the prime minister, the Prime Minister´s Office, and Lt.Gen. Kul Bahadur Khadka (who was appointed acting chief by the cabinet after it had sacked Katawal) as respondents.
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