Supreme Court to hear corruption case involving Bhrikutimandap land lease
Summary
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on the corruption case regarding the irregular leasing of Bhrikutimandap land, involving former minister Badri Nyaupane and others charged by the CIAA.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court will hear a corruption case concerning the irregular leasing of Bhrikutimandap land owned by the Social Welfare Council.
- Former minister Badri Nyaupane and nine others were found guilty by the Special Court and have appealed to the Supreme Court.
- The CIAA filed the case and seeks Rs 315.2 million compensation from each accused along with additional penalties for some.
- The case involves alleged conspiracies and violations of procedures while leasing 60 ropanis of Bhrikutimandap land to Tek Bahadur Gurung.
