Writ petition filed in SC seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as MP

Summary

A writ petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking the suspension of Rabi Lamichhane from his duties as a Member of Parliament due to a pending money laundering case.

Key Points
  • A writ petition was filed seeking suspension of Rabi Lamichhane as a Member of Parliament.
  • The petition argues that ongoing money laundering charges make Lamichhane ineligible to hold public office.
  • The Supreme Court has yet to register the petition or issue a formal decision on it.
  • A related writ challenging amendments to charges against Lamichhane is scheduled for a Supreme Court hearing.
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