Petition filed at SC challenging travel ban, passport restrictions on KP Oli and four others

Summary

A petition has been filed in Nepal's Supreme Court challenging travel bans and passport restrictions imposed on former PM KP Sharma Oli and four other officials following Gen Z protests.

Key Points
  • A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging travel restrictions on former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and four others.
  • The travel restrictions and passport blocks were imposed following recommendations by a high-level Inquiry Commission.
  • The restrictions prevent Oli from leaving Kathmandu Valley and block passports of other officials.
  • The petition was submitted by lawyer Dr. Premraj Silwal in public interest, not on behalf of Oli personally.
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