📰 Top Court Questions Government Over Detention of Former PM
Kathmandu — Nepal’s Supreme Court has stepped in to review the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, raising concerns over the legal basis of his detention.
A single bench led by Justice Meghraj Pokharel has ordered the government to explain why Oli was taken into custody.
⚖️ Court Seeks Clarification
The court issued a show-cause order while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Radhika Shakya.
The petition claims that Oli’s detention is unlawful and demands immediate legal justification.
📄 Similar Action in Related Case
The Supreme Court has also issued a similar order in the case of former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
Both leaders were arrested over the weekend, and their cases are now under judicial review.
🔍 What Happens Next?
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