Lamichhane makes a fresh attempt to secure release in cooperative fraud case
Summary
Rabi Lamichhane, president of Rastriya Swatantra Party, filed a petition for release from custody in a cooperative fraud case after the Supreme Court upheld his detention. He submitted a bank guarantee to seek bail, but the court process continues with hearings and legal arguments over his release.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane filed a new petition at the Rupandehi District Court seeking release from judicial custody in a cooperative fraud case.
- He submitted a bank guarantee of Rs27.48 million, the amount attributed to him in the case, requesting bail.
- The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to remand Lamichhane in custody, overturning a previous bail order by the District Court.
- Legal experts debate the applicability of Section 71 of the National Criminal Procedure Act for Lamichhane's release, with conflicting opinions on its usage.
