Supreme Court Orders Release of Businessman Rabin Gurung in Malaysia Recruitment Case
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of businessman Rabin Gurung in a Malaysia recruitment case, ruling that his detention was illegal because the arrest permission came from an authority without jurisdiction. The Department of Foreign Employment had issued arrest warrants against operators of 25 manpower companies selected by Malaysia.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of businessman Rabin Gurung through a writ of habeas corpus.
- The court said his detention was illegal because the arrest and detention extension were approved by a body without jurisdiction.
- The case concerns investigation under Section 54 of the Foreign Employment Act, 2064.
- The Department of Foreign Employment had issued arrest warrants against operators of 25 manpower companies selected by Malaysia.
