Supreme Court Orders Release of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak After Custodial Period
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered the release of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak after their custodial period ends on Chaitra 25, citing humanitarian reasons and the completion of main investigation phases.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court ordered the release of KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak after their 5-day remand expires on Chaitra 25.
- The arrest and remand were deemed lawful but extended detention was ruled unnecessary due to humanitarian and exceptional circumstances.
- Both leaders are observing mourning rituals and KP Sharma Oli is critically ill and receiving treatment.
- The court directed police to conclude the investigation by Chaitra 25 and release them on personal recognizance or bail according to the Criminal Procedure Code.
