Nepal Bar Association objects to former CJ Rana’s arrest, warns against arbitrary rule
Summary
The Nepal Bar Association has objected to the arrest of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana, saying it violated the Constitution and the rule of law. It also warned against arbitrary arrests and interference in the judiciary, while criticizing restrictions on National Human Rights Commission representatives meeting him in custody.
Key Points
- The Nepal Bar Association objected to the arrest of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana and said detaining citizens without sufficient grounds violates the Constitution and the rule of law.
- Police detained Rana on Sunday citing a security threat and released him into family custody about 11 hours later.
- The NBA said it could not accept arbitrary rule and criticized the blocking of National Human Rights Commission representatives from meeting Rana in custody.
- The association urged authorities not to arrest citizens without cause and reminded retired chief justices and judges not to interfere in pending court cases.
