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The Supreme Court of Nepal has continued the hearing on the writ petition filed by the president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswapati), Ravi Lamichhane, seeking the validation of his detention. The proceedings began on Tuesday and were adjourned without a conclusion, leading to the continuation of the hearing on Wednesday. Justices Nahakul Subedi and Bal Krishna Dhakal presided over the debate during the session.
The courtroom witnessed debates involving Ravi himself, along with former DIG Chabilal Joshi. Despite the arguments put forth by both parties’ lawyers, a resolution was not reached, prompting the case to be carried over for further hearing on Friday.
From Tuesday onwards, senior advocates representing Ravi’s side, including Sushil Pant, Surendra Thapa, Meghraj Pokharel, Narayandatt Kandel, Jitendra Jha, Rajendra Sedhai, and Sudikya Pant, engaged in the discussions. However, the final debate initiated by senior advocate Raman Shrestha was unable to proceed smoothly, leading to its postponement to Thursday for his arguments.
Following the completion of Ravi’s arguments, senior advocates representing Joshi’s side, such as Shambhu Thapa, Govinda Bandi, and Apoorv Khatiwada, were scheduled to present their case. Additionally, senior advocate Satishkrishna Kharel is preparing to debate in the session scheduled for Friday.
Moreover, government attorneys, including Deputy Attorney General Lokraj Parajuli, Govind Khanal, Dinesh Ghimire, and others, also participated in the discussions during the previous sessions.
Earlier, the Tulsipur High Court had issued an order to present Lamichhane in court on March 22, relating to his involvement in the Burtwal Supreme Cooperative scam and organized crime cases.
Opinion from Ramesh Khatri, representative of Kansai Nepal News:
“Ramesh Khatri believes that the ongoing legal proceedings involving Ravi Lamichhane are crucial for upholding justice and transparency in the country. It is essential for both sides to present their arguments effectively and for the court to make a fair and impartial decision based on the evidence presented.”
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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: May 23, 2025 12:02 am
