गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ SC seeks written response about Tiktok ban Nepal SC seeks written response about Tiktok ban KathmanduPati November 21, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – The Supreme Court has sought a response in writing from the government about the reason for putting a ban on social media platform, Tiktok. Following a preliminary hearing today on a writ filed against the decision, the apex court has asked the government to show cause, with a written reply within the next ten days. The order was issued by the single bench of Justice Binod Sharma. The court has asked the defendant to submit a written response by December 1, and appear for a hearing on December 5, said Supreme Court joint-Spokesperson Govinda Ghimire. A total of 10 lawyers, including senior advocate Dinesh Tripathi, had filed separate writ petitions challenging the government’s decision in the Supreme Court. The government decided to ban Tiktok on November 13 citing that it has hurt social harmony. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Foreign Minister Dr. Rana in Chengdu Weather to remain fair across the country US says China releases three ‘wrongfully detained’ Americans Foreign Minister Rana off to China Minister Paudel for securing optimum benefits from limited resources Road accident in Bhaktapur: One dead, another critical Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Public Relations for a Soldier Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around
