Rabi Lamichhane's Passport Misuse Case Postponed by Supreme Court

Summary

The Supreme Court of Nepal has postponed the hearing of the case concerning Rabi Lamichhane's alleged passport misuse, with the case now listed as 'not to be heard'.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court postponed the hearing of Rabi Lamichhane's passport misuse case by placing it on the 'not to be heard' list.
  • The case stems from a writ petition filed by Yubaraj Paudel challenging the Attorney General's decision not to prosecute Lamichhane.
  • The Attorney General's office had decided not to proceed with prosecution, arguing Lamichhane lacked criminal intent.
  • Paudel has demanded investigation into when and for what purpose Lamichhane used the passport and suggested political rights suspension until the hearing.
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