SC to Hear Habeas Corpus Petitions Challenging Oli, Lekhak Arrests

Summary

Habeas corpus petitions have been filed at Nepal's Supreme Court challenging the arrests of CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak, with hearings scheduled shortly.

Key Points
  • Habeas corpus petitions filed challenging the arrests of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak.
  • Petitions allege the arrests were illegal and seek immediate release.
  • Hearings for both petitions are scheduled for tomorrow at the Supreme Court of Nepal.
  • Arrests followed a commission recommendation related to suppression of the Gen Z movement in 2025.
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