Justice Phuyal says judges reported Inam Sapkota over attempts to influence court cases
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal says he and other judges reported Inam Sapkota after Sapkota allegedly tried to influence court cases. The controversy erupted after leaked messages reportedly showed Sapkota discussing custody decisions and meeting arrangements with Phuyal.
Key Points
- Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal said judges reported Inam Sapkota after he allegedly sought to influence court cases.
- Leaked messages reportedly show Sapkota telling Phuyal that the prime minister had asked Rohit Gupta to be kept in custody.
- Phuyal said Sapkota had contacted other judges as well and that they decided to report him after repeated pressure.
- The leak has put Justice Phuyal in controversy, and he addressed journalists on Thursday.