Supreme Court orders release of journalist Kishor Shrestha
Summary
The Supreme Court ordered the release of journalist Kishor Shrestha and said police can continue investigating him outside custody. The court also directed authorities to return equipment seized from the Jana Aastha office and his residence.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court ordered journalist Kishor Shrestha’s release and said police should investigate him on a personal bond or bail.
- The bench said the circumstances did not justify keeping him in custody and noted that complaints over news content should be handled by Press Council Nepal.
- Authorities were also ordered to return six CPUs and two laptops seized from Jana Aastha’s office and Shrestha’s residence.
- Shrestha had been arrested on August 12 on allegations of violating the Privacy Act, 2018, and the Kathmandu District Court had earlier extended his custody.
