Former PM Deuba's Arrest Warrant Hearing Set at Supreme Court

Kathmandu. Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's petition against his arrest warrant has been scheduled for hearing at the Supreme Court. The hearing will be conducted by a joint bench of Justices Mahesh Sharma Paudel and Nityananda Pandey.

Previously, Justice Meghraj Pokharel's bench, while hearing Deuba's petition, had ordered to summon parties for discussion on whether to issue an interim order.

The Department of Anti-Money Laundering Investigation had obtained an arrest permit from the Kathmandu District Court against Deuba. In the Supreme Court, he has stated that the jurisdiction to hear this case lies with the Special Court.

He has also mentioned in the petition that the warrant was issued despite the Kathmandu District Court lacking jurisdiction. Deuba has argued that he is willing to cooperate with the investigation, is ready to show the source of his assets, and that there is no need for his arrest.

Deuba and his wife had recently traveled to Hong Kong. He has not returned to Kathmandu from there. The department had initiated proceedings to issue a Red Corner Notice against him. However, Interpol has not issued a Red Corner Notice.