Appointed Attorney General of Nepal by President Ramchandra Paudel on the recommendation of interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki, becoming the first woman to hold the position
Sabita Bhandari
First woman appointed Attorney General of Nepal
Currently Attorney General of Nepal, Government of Nepal
About
Sabita Bhandari’s appointment as Attorney General came during Sushila Karki’s interim government, formed after the 2025 Gen Z protests. She replaced outgoing Attorney General Ramesh Badal. As Nepal’s first woman to hold this position, her appointment was widely noted. It was seen as part of a broader pattern of women stepping into senior legal and government roles in Nepal during this period.
Quick facts
- Profession
- Lawyer, Senior Advocate
- Current role
- Attorney General of Nepal, Government of Nepal
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Current roles
Attorney General of Nepal
Government of Nepal · since 2025-09
Previous roles
Information Commissioner
National Information Commission
Career & life timeline
- 2025-09
Achievements
Became the first woman appointed Attorney General of Nepal
2025
Organizations & affiliations
- National Information Commission
- Office of the Attorney General
Related people
Last updated: 2026-09-02