Supreme Court dismisses habeas corpus petition filed for Inam Sapkota
Summary
The Supreme Court has dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed for Inam Sapkota, who was detained during an investigation into his contacts with former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana. Sapkota’s wife had challenged the detention as unlawful, but police have extended his custody for further investigation.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court dismissed a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Inam Sapkota.
- Sapkota was detained by the District Police Range, Kathmandu, during an investigation linked to his contacts with former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana.
- Police extended his detention by seven days for further investigation.
- Authorities are also probing Sapkota’s alleged connections with other high-ranking individuals, including AIG Banshi Raj Dahal.
