SC denies interim order to Kishori Sah, clears path for Matrika Yadav victory

Summary

Nepal's Supreme Court declined to grant an interim order favoring Kishori Sah, upholding the Election Commission's cancellation of his candidacy and confirming Matrika Yadav's victory in Dhanusha Constituency No. 1.

Key Points
  • The Supreme Court of Nepal denied an interim order requested by Kishori Sah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
  • Kishori Sah had filed a writ petition against the Election Commission's decision to cancel his candidacy.
  • The court's division bench consisted of Justices Binod Sharma and Megharaj Pokharel.
  • Matrika Yadav's victory in Dhanusha Constituency No. 1 is effectively upheld following the court's decision.
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