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Supreme Court Reopens Congress Power Fight: Is a Party Split Now Less Likely?

The Supreme Court has reopened the Nepali Congress leadership dispute by allowing Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka to seek a review of the April 17 ruling that upheld Gagan Thapa’s leadership. Thapa remains the legally recognised party president for now, but the fresh court process has disrupted convention planning and appears to have reduced the immediate possibility of the Deuba camp breaking away to form another party.

Aug 7

New Mexico Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million Over Harm To Young Users

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, to pay $567 million and make major changes to its platforms for young users after finding the company responsible for harming children’s mental health.

Aug 7

Why Did Nepal’s Court Grant Shekhar Golchha Bail? Here’s What The Case Is Really About

Businessman Shekhar Golchha has been released after the Kathmandu District Court ordered him to furnish Rs 1 crore in bail following a detention hearing related to insurance and securities offence cases. The criminal cases, based on a Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) investigation, will continue in court while Golchha remains out on bail after submitting a bank guarantee.

Jul 29

Former Nepal Telecom MD Sunil Poudel Convicted of Illicit Wealth Accumulation, Sentenced to 2 Years 6 Months in Jail

Former Nepal Telecom Managing Director Sunil Poudel has been convicted by Nepal's Special Court for illicit wealth accumulation. He has been sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison, ordered to forfeit illegal assets worth Rs 12.75 crore, pay an equal fine, and provide additional compensation after the court found a large gap between his legitimate income and total expenses.

Jul 15

Supreme Court Orders Audio-Video Recording Of Suspect Statements In Serious Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.

Jul 9

Nepal Sent Kids To War; One Never Forgets

In 2002, Maoist guerrillas walked into a school in Kavre and recruited 12 year old Lenin Bista training him to make bombs, spy on army bases, and fight a war where two of his classmates died beside him. Twenty years later, after being labelled disqualified, paid just Rs 10,000 and jailed for his activism, Nepal's Supreme Court finally declared what was done to him and 4,000 other children a heinous war crime.

Jun 17

Durga Prasai Released on General Bail After Parsa Court Order in Cyber and State Case

Durga Prasai has been released on general tareekh following an order from the Parsa court. The decision came after legal proceedings related to cybercrime and the state against charges filed by the police.

May 26