Supreme Court to Hear Habeas Corpus Petitions During Election and Holi Holidays
Summary
The Supreme Court will hear habeas corpus writ petitions during election and Holi holidays with judges assigned on specific dates to oversee hearings, ensuring legality of detention is reviewed even during public holidays.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court will hear habeas corpus writ petitions during the election and Holi holidays.
- Three judges have been assigned: Sharanga Subedi on Falgun 20, Mahesh Sharma Paudel on Falgun 22, and Meghraj Pokharel on Falgun 24.
- The court will operate from 11 AM to 3 PM for these petitions during the holidays.
- Section 26 of the Justice Administration Act 2073 mandates the court remains open for habeas corpus writs even during extended public holidays.
