Supreme Court dismisses Durga Prasai's habeas corpus petition
Summary
The Supreme Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Durga Prasai, allowing the police investigation against him to continue while he remains in custody. Prasai was arrested by the Cyber Bureau after a complaint over allegedly objectionable remarks against Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Rachana Khatiwada.
Key Points
- A habeas corpus petition filed by Uma Prasai on behalf of Durga Prasai was dismissed by the Supreme Court.
- The police investigation against Prasai will continue while he remains in custody.
- The Cyber Bureau arrested Prasai from his residence in Bhaktapur after a complaint over allegedly objectionable remarks against lawmaker Rachana Khatiwada.
- Kathmandu District Court had earlier ordered Prasai’s release on bail of Rs 200,000 under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2006.
