Madhav Kumar Nepal and Others Ordered to Testify in Patanjali Land Grabbing Corruption Case

Summary

The Special Court has ordered government witnesses to testify in the corruption case involving Patanjali Yogpeeth’s alleged land grabbing in Nepal. Madhav Kumar Nepal and 93 others have been named as defendants, with the अख्तियार दुरुपयोग अनुसन्धान आयोग seeking a fine of Rs 18.58 crore.

Key Points
  • The Special Court ordered the summoning of government witnesses in the Patanjali Yogpeeth land corruption case.
  • CPN co-coordinator Madhav Kumar Nepal and 93 others have been named as defendants.
  • The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority has demanded a penalty of Rs 18 crore 58 lakh 50 thousand against Nepal.
  • The case alleges misuse of the then prime minister’s position to transfer public property for personal and institutional gain.
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