Supreme Court asks why journalist Kishor Shrestha should not be released
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered authorities to explain why journalist Kishor Shrestha should not be released after his arrest over an alleged Privacy Act violation. The case has triggered a debate over press freedom, with journalists’ groups demanding his unconditional release.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order on a habeas corpus petition seeking the release of journalist Kishor Shrestha.
- Police arrested Shrestha from Lalitpur and are investigating him for allegedly violating Nepal’s Privacy Act, 2018.
- The Federation of Nepali Journalists protested the arrest and called it an attack on press freedom.
- Police also raided the Jana Aastha office and seized electronic devices as part of the investigation.
