Justice - Khabar Butwal

Supreme Court Begins Hearing on 16 Writ Petitions Against Parliament Dissolution Today

The Supreme Court is set to begin hearings today on 16 writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representatives. According to Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala, the preliminary hearing will be held on the writs demanding mandamus and certiorari orders regarding the annulment of the Prime Minister’s appointment, the dissolution of Parliament, and the reinstatement of the House. Koirala informed that all 16 writ petitions will be heard together in the Constitutional Bench.

The Moral Cost of imprisonment: Rethinking the Role of Zoos : Sushil Khanal

In an age of rising environmental awareness and growing recognition of animal rights, the ethical treatment of animals in captivity demands urgent reflection. Once regarded as centres of education and entertainment, zoos today have become symbols of an outdated relationship between humans and nature — one that values spectacle over compassion, and captivity over freedom. Behind the boundaries and behind the cages built for human entertainment lies silent suffering. Elephants, tigers, reptiles, birds, and marine creatures spend their entire lives confined within limited spaces that can never replicate the complexity of their natural habitats. Deprived of movement, social interaction, and…

Family of Nepali Hostage Bipin Joshi Meets PM Karki, Urges Stronger Efforts for Release

The mother and sister of Bipin Joshi, a Nepali national from Mahendranagar held hostage by the Palestinian group Hamas, met with Prime Minister Sushila Karki at Singha Durbar on Sunday.During the meeting, they appealed to the Prime Minister to make continuous and decisive efforts for his safe release. After the discussion, Bipin’s mother Padma Joshi expressed that while previous governments had promised action, no tangible results had been achieved, and she now places hope in the current administration.Similarly, his sister Pushpa Joshi said she believed Prime Minister Karki, as a mother herself, would better understand the family’s pain. Pushpa added…

Nakkhu Prison Appeals to Escaped Inmates to Surrender Immediately

The Nakkhu Prison administration has issued a public appeal urging inmates and detainees who escaped from the prison premises last Tuesday to surrender without delay. In a statement released Friday, the administration warned that continued evasion would lead to harsher enforcement of legal penalties. It also cautioned that absconding could negatively affect the prisoners’ future legal rights, entitlements, and prospects for social reintegration. “The prison administration appeals to all escaped inmates to immediately establish contact and surrender, showing respect for law, justice, and social responsibility, and to actively cooperate in maintaining public peace and order,” the statement read. The administration…

Milan Gurung Released on Bail

Milan Gurung, also known as Chakre Milan and notorious as a local gang leader, has been ordered to be released on a bail of NPR 30,000. The bench of Judge Khimananda Bhusal at the Kathmandu District Court issued the bail order for Milan and 18 others. Alongside Milan, Rajesh Khadka has also been granted bail of NPR 30,000. For the remaining 17 individuals, bail has been set between NPR 10,000 and 20,000. Following the order, they are in the process of paying bail and being released.

27 Newly Appointed High Court Judges Sworn In

In the presence of Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut, 27 newly appointed High Court judges took the oath of office and secrecy today. At a ceremony held at the Supreme Court, Chief Judge of the Patan High Court, Lal Bahadur Kunwar, administered the oath to the appointees. The Judicial Council had appointed and assigned the judges during its meeting on July 6 (22nd of Shrawan). Among those appointed are: Judicial Council Secretary Yam Bahadur Budhamagar — High Court Surkhet, Jumla Bench Dhading District Judge Gopal Prasad Bastola — High Court Patan Okhaldhunga District Judge Giriraj Gautam — High Court Dipayal,…

Special Court Finds Bagmati Municipality Mayor Bharat Kumar Thapa Guilty of Corruption

The Special Court has found Bharat Kumar Thapa, the mayor of Bagmati Municipality in Sarlahi, guilty in a case related to corruption and illegal property accumulation. A bench comprising Chairperson Judge Tek Narayan Kunwar and members Judges Muraribabu Shrestha and Bidur Koirala delivered the verdict, convicting Thapa along with Bimal Kumar Pokharel and Sagar Paudel. However, the court acquitted Lilakumari Moktan, Bishwaraj Pokharel, and Methur Chaudhary. The court also found Thapa guilty in a separate case involving the accumulation of illegal property.

28 Lakh Signatures Collected in Support of Rabi Lamichhane

A nationwide campaign launched in support of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has garnered 2.8 million signatures, according to RSP Vice-Chair Dr. Swarnim Wagle. Addressing a gathering organized by the RSP Ramechhap Umakunda–Kathmandu Contact Committee on Saturday, Dr. Wagle shared the update on the mass mobilization effort. Dr. Wagle also accused major political parties of forming governments not for national interest, but to protect files of corrupt individuals. He stated that Nepal has been witnessing rare political experiments driven solely to shield a few corrupt figures, rather than to serve the people. Criticizing the current government, Wagle expressed…

Bimal Poudel Recommended as Supreme Court’s New Chief Registrar

Bimal Poudel has been recommended for the post of Chief Registrar at the Supreme Court of Nepal. The recommendation was made during a meeting of the Judicial Service Commission held on Monday. The position became vacant following the retirement of Chief Registrar Devendra Raj Dhakal, who stepped down on Monday upon reaching the age limit of 58. Dhakal had been appointed as Chief Registrar in Poush 2080 (December 2023). He was formally bid farewell on Sunday during a special ceremony organized in his honor. In addition, the Judicial Service Commission has recommended the promotion of Man Bahadur Karki to the…

NTA’s Former Chairman Digambar Jha Released on Bail in Teramax Purchase Irregularities Case

The Special Court has ordered the release of former Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) Chairman Digambar Jha on bail in connection with the Teramax procurement irregularities case. On Sunday, a bench of Judges Narayan Singh Rai and Murari Babu Shrestha issued an order to release Jha on a bail amount of NPR 300,000. Earlier, on Chaitra 15 (March 28), the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) had filed a case against Jha along with 19 other individuals, accusing them of involvement in irregularities related to the purchase of Teramax equipment.