Supreme Court to Hear Habeas Corpus Petitions During Election and Holi Holidays

Kathmandu. The Supreme Court is set to hear habeas corpus writ petitions even during the election and Holi holidays. Judges have been assigned to hear these habeas corpus writs as per the Supreme Court's decision.

According to Supreme Court Spokesperson Arjun Koirala, three judges have been assigned to hear habeas corpus writs. A hearing on habeas corpus writs will take place on Falgun 20 with Judge Sharanga Subedi, on Falgun 22 with Judge Mahesh Sharma Paudel, and on Falgun 24, International Women's Day, with Judge Meghraj Pokharel.

The court will remain open from 11 AM to 3 PM for the registration and hearing of habeas corpus writ petitions.

As per Section 26 of the Justice Administration Act 2073, the Supreme Court remains open to hear habeas corpus writs even if there are public holidays for more than three consecutive days. In such situations, special judges are appointed by a full bench to conduct the hearings. This bench examines the legality of detention or the reason for custody and hears the case.

Any individual claiming illegal arrest or detention during the election period will be entitled to file a habeas corpus writ petition seeking release.