Supreme Court Judges Reportedly Pressured by Middleman Inam Sapkota
Summary
Middleman Inam Sapkota allegedly pressured Supreme Court judges by invoking the clout of security agencies, embassies, and the Prime Minister’s Office. Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal says the judges complained to police and the Nepali Army before Sapkota was arrested, and calls for an impartial investigation.
Key Points
- Middleman Inam Sapkota is accused of influencing Supreme Court judges by claiming links to police, intelligence agencies, embassies, and top state offices.
- Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal says Sapkota pressed judges in cases involving businessman Deepak Bhatta and Himalayan Re-Insurance's Rohit Gupta.
- Phuyal says judges alerted police leadership and later sought help from the Nepali Army after feeling threatened.
- He insists he has done nothing wrong and says the matter should be investigated impartially.
