Indecent behaviour, indecent justice: How police misuse the law to arbitrarily detain citizens
Summary
The article exposes how Nepalese police misuse the law on 'indecent behaviour' to arbitrarily detain citizens with little evidence, supported by courts that validate prolonged pre-trial custody.
Key Points
- Police in Nepal misuse the law on 'indecent behaviour' to detain citizens arbitrarily, often without evidence or due cause.
- Courts frequently impose sentences that match the time already spent in detention, effectively justifying extended pre-trial custody.
- In many cases, police act as complainant, investigator, and witnesses, leading to conflicts of interest and unfair trials.
- Victims often face long detentions and social stigma even when eventually acquitted, highlighting failures in the justice system.
