Supreme Court issues show-cause order over Bishnu Paudel’s detention (opens original article in a new tab)

The Supreme Court issued a show-cause order to government agencies regarding the detention of former minister Bishnu Paudel, following a habeas corpus petition from his spouse questioning the legality of his arrest. Paudel was arrested in connection with a money laundering investigation involving businessman Deepak Bhatta.

• Supreme Court issued show-cause order to government agencies over Bishnu Paudel's detention
• Paudel's spouse filed habeas corpus petition challenging the legality of his arrest
• Investigations allege Paudel abused authority to facilitate equity purchase for Deepak Bhatta