Supreme Court Concludes Hearing on Habeas Corpus Petition Filed by Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak

Kathmandu. The hearing on the habeas corpus petition filed by former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak concluded on Monday. The case was scheduled for hearing in the bench of Supreme Court Justice Kumar Regmi.

A writ of habeas corpus was filed on Sunday demanding the immediate release of Lekhak, who was allegedly detained illegally. The petition was registered by Yashoda Lekhak on behalf of Congress leader Lekhak, who was arrested for investigation into the events of the 'Janjati' (or 'Genji' based on context) movement on Bhadra 23 and 24.

The Investigation Commission had recommended filing a case against them, holding them responsible for the crackdown during the Bhadra 23 and 24 'Janjati' movement. Based on the investigation commission's report, the current government arrested the then Home Minister on Saturday.

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