Supreme Court Petition Filed Seeking Suspension of Rabi Lamichhane's Parliamentary Membership
Summary
A writ petition has been filed in Nepal's Supreme Court seeking the suspension of RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane from parliament over charges of cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering.
Key Points
- A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane from his parliamentary seat.
- The petition cites Section 27 of the Money Laundering Prevention Act which mandates automatic suspension of public servants under investigation.
- The petition names multiple defendants including the Federal Parliament Secretariat and the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- The petitioner expressed concerns about constitutional morality, conflict of interest, and the integrity of the judicial process if Lamichhane remains in office.
