Supreme Court Allows Mayor Balen Shah to Appoint Representative in Contempt Case
Summary
Supreme Court permits Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah to appoint a legal representative in his three-year-old contempt of court case related to his stance on Indian films screening in Nepal.
Key Points
- Supreme Court allowed Mayor Balen Shah to appoint a legal representative in the contempt case against him.
- The contempt case has been ongoing for three years and was filed by advocate Barsha Kumari Jha.
- The case stems from Shah's refusal to abide by court orders regarding a ban on screening Indian films, including 'Adipurush'.
- Mayor Shah declared he would not abide by court orders concerning national sovereignty and independence.
