The Supreme Court of Nepal will continue the hearing today (Tuesday) on a writ petition challenging the withdrawal of a money laundering case against Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
🧑⚖️ Ongoing Court Proceedings
The case, which was also heard on Monday, was kept “under consideration” after the hearing could not be completed. A joint bench of Justices:
- Binod Sharma
- Abdul Aziz Musalman
has been presiding over the proceedings.
📅 Background of the Case
- The hearing has already continued for four consecutive days prior to Monday.
- On Monday, arguments were presented by the petitioners’ side, including senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi.
- After the petitioners conclude their arguments, the defense side will begin its submissions.
📜 Why the Writ Was Filed
The writ petition was filed after Attorney General Sabita Bhandari Baral decided to withdraw charges of:
- Organized crime
- Money laundering
against Rabi Lamichhane.
The petitioners—Yuvraj Safal, Dinesh Tripathi, and advocate Abhas Regmi—have demanded that the court invalidate the decision to withdraw the case.
🔍 What’s at Stake
This case is significant as it involves:
- Legal accountability of high-profile political figures
- The authority of the Attorney General to withdraw serious criminal charges
- Broader implications for governance and rule of law in Nepal
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