How Nepal Police is misusing urgent warrant of arrest
Summary
Nepal Police are extensively using urgent warrants of arrest without prior judicial approval, leading to the detention of many suspects including minors, which raises concerns about legal misuse and human rights violations.
Key Points
- Nepal Police frequently use urgent arrest warrants without prior court approval, detaining 80% of suspects in Kathmandu Valley by this method.
- A significant 98% of minors arrested were detained through urgent warrants, bypassing legal safeguards.
- Urgent warrants are disproportionately issued for minor offenses, while serious crimes like financial and sexual offenses see fewer such warrants.
- Legal experts and reports indicate systemic misuse of urgent warrants, a practice contrary to the Criminal Procedure Code 2017's intention.
