India, Nov. 26 -- Nepal's deposed Prime Minister KP Oli-led CPN-UML on Tuesday filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding reinstatement of the House of Representatives, claiming that its dissolution was unconstitutional. Accor-ding to the apex court officials, the petition was signed by former chief whip Mahesh Bartaula, whip Sunita Baral on behalf of CPN-UML.

Supreme Court information officer Nirajan Pandey has said that the petition filed by the UML is under scrutiny. "The court is currently studying the petition and will make a decision on Wednesday whether to register or not," he added.

The petitioners have asked the court to declare the appointment of Sushila Karki as prime minister unconstitutional. They sought an order invalid...