Senior Advocate Slams Government Over 'Arbitrary' Arrests of Oli and Lekhak

Summary

Senior Advocate Dinesh Tripathi condemns the government's arbitrary arrests of former PM KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, calling it a violation of law and an attack on democracy.

Key Points
  • Senior Advocate Dinesh Tripathi criticized the government for arresting KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak without court permission.
  • He argued that emergency arrest warrants should only be used in exceptional cases, not routinely.
  • Tripathi stated the government's actions show malicious intent and disregard for legal procedures.
  • He warned that misuse of power to control political leaders threatens democratic values.
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