Journalist Khem Bhandari Faces Contempt of Court Case

Summary

A contempt of court case has been filed in the Supreme Court against journalist Khem Bhandari over remarks he made at a press conference in Mahendranagar. Advocate Birbhadra Joshi says Bhandari insulted the court by alleging corruption among judges.

Key Points
  • Advocate Birbhadra Joshi filed a contempt of court case against journalist Khem Bhandari at the Supreme Court.
  • The case stems from remarks Bhandari made at a press conference in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur, including comments about judges and corruption.
  • Joshi says Bhandari’s statements amounted to insulting the court, and the hearing has been set for next Monday.
  • Bhandari had recently been released after 37 days in jail in a defamation case and had also accused Hotel Opera in Mahendranagar.
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