Supreme Court Issues Show Cause Order on Political Analyst Bharat Dahal's Habeas Corpus Petition
Summary
The Supreme Court has issued a show cause order on a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of political analyst Bharat Dahal after his arrest in Belbari, Morang. Police detained him over allegations of spreading misinformation through his YouTube channel, and the court has asked the government to explain the arrest.
Key Points
- Bharat (Bharatmani) Dahal was arrested by police in Belbari, Morang over allegations of spreading misinformation through his YouTube channel.
- His daughter Denika filed a habeas corpus writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking his release.
- Justice Kumar Regmi’s bench issued a show cause order and asked the government to justify Dahal’s arrest.
- The court will decide whether to issue the habeas corpus writ after the government submits its response.
