गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ SC invalidates reason behind putting Raut into custody for investigating Lalita Niwas scam Politics SC invalidates reason behind putting Raut into custody for investigating Lalita Niwas scam KathmanduPati July 21, 2023 KATHMANDU – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled out the conditions for putting government secretary Krishna Bahadur Raut into custody for investigation into his alleged involvement in the Lalita Niwas land procurement scandal. A division bench of Justices Prakash Dhungana and Nahakul Subedi on Friday directed the police to release Raut on general date and continue investigation against the charge by prohibiting him to leave the country until the investigation is over. The court also reminded the earlier decision of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority taken on 5 February, 2020 to not initiate a corruption case against Raut. Raut was recently arrested on the charge of a forgery of government signature and documents in course of registering the public land into the names of individuals. Then, Raut filed writ of habeas corpus in the court Write your comments RELATED NEWS Willpower needed for disaster management: DPM Lamichhane Chief Minister Adhikari seeking vote of confidence on May 5 Government has carried out bold and pro-people works: PM Dahal Election Commission submits by-election report to President Government effortful for boosting investment in IT sector : Minister… PM announces to institute innovation fund for IT sector expansion 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 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? 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? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki
