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 Nepali lawmakers seek probe into Tarai unrest Nepal plans higher LPG imports, tightens distribution Delhi chief minister to visit Nepal’s Pashupatinath temple Nepal stocks slide 21 points as trading eases Nepal eye camp restores sight across Bangladesh Nepal urged to reform MSME insurance, lending policies Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 ‘Promotion of Ayurveda, Yoga and meditation along with modern medicine positive’8 TRENDING This time’s Teej, social distancing please! Time Tested Friendship-Suresh Sharma Agriculture: Nepal’s bridge to overcome economic crisis Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Role of Vitamin D in pregnancy to combat COVID-19 Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation DIG Bishwaraj Pokharel recommended for Nepal Police AIG promotion Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner
