Supreme Court Orders No Arrest for Deuba Couple, Opens Path for Special Court
Summary
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order preventing the arrest of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, citing procedural errors and jurisdictional issues. The case may now proceed through the Special Court with stricter evidence requirements.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued an interim order not to arrest Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife due to procedural and jurisdictional issues.
- The Special Court has authority over money laundering cases per the Baisakh 18, 2083 BS ordinance.
- The Department of Money Laundering Investigation must provide full identification and stronger evidence when requesting a new arrest warrant from the Special Court.
- The Supreme Court emphasized that arrests must have reasonable grounds and not be arbitrary, raising the evidentiary bar for the department.
