Corruption Case Against Former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal Over Patanjali Land Scam Deemed Unfit for Hearing

Summary

The corruption case against former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal pertaining to the Patanjali land misappropriation scam has been deemed unfit for hearing by the Special Court bench due to conflicts of interest.

Key Points
  • The Special Court bench declared the corruption case against former PM Madhav Kumar Nepal related to the Patanjali land scam unfit for hearing.
  • The decision was due to the relationship between Nepal and court officials including court President Sudarshan Dev Bhatta and former Ministry Secretary Chhabiraj Pant.
  • The CIAA filed the case against 93 accused individuals seeking a fine of over 18 crore rupees from Nepal and others.
  • Nepal is accused of abusing his position as Prime Minister to facilitate illegal transfer and sale of government land exceeding the legal ceiling for Patanjali Yogpeeth.
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