Senior Advocate Argues Arrest Warrant Against Former PM KP Sharma Oli is Prima Facie Unconstitutional
Summary
Senior Advocate Tikaram Bhattarai argues that the arrest warrant against former PM KP Sharma Oli is prima facie unconstitutional during the Supreme Court hearing of his habeas corpus petition.
Key Points
- Senior Advocate Tikaram Bhattarai argued that the arrest warrant and arrest of former PM KP Sharma Oli is prima facie unconstitutional.
- Bhattarai stated the cabinet cannot decide to arrest anyone and selective arrest based on the Gauri Bahadur Karki Commission report is illegal.
- Ramesh Badal, former Attorney General, advocated for Oli's release on personal guarantee and requested a written response from the opposition within 24 hours.
- Oli was arrested based on a government order following the Investigation Commission report on the crackdown during the 'Jangi Andolan' protests on Bhadra 23 and 24.
