Supreme Court issues show-cause order over Bishnu Paudel’s detention
Summary
The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order to government agencies over the detention of former minister and CPN-UML Vice-chair Bishnu Paudel, arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a show-cause order to government agencies regarding the detention of former minister Bishnu Paudel.
- A habeas corpus petition was filed challenging the legality of Paudel's arrest and seeking his release.
- Paudel was arrested in Surkhet linked to an ongoing money laundering investigation involving businessman Deepak Bhatta.
- The Special Court authorized a seven-day custody period for Paudel to support the investigation.
