High Court orders police not to arrest journalist Kishor Shrestha
Summary
The Patan High Court has ordered police not to arrest or detain journalist Kishor Shrestha while it hears his petition over a complaint tied to a Jana Aastha news article. The court said the matter was already under review by the Press Council Nepal and directed police in Lalitpur to respond within 15 days.
Key Points
- The Patan High Court issued an interim order stopping police from arresting or detaining Kishor Shrestha.
- Shrestha filed the petition after a complaint was lodged with Press Council Nepal over a Jana Aastha article.
- The court said constitutional protections for free expression supported the interim relief.
- The District Police Range, Lalitpur, has been given 15 days to submit a written response.
