SC issues show cause order in habeas corpus writ petition filed on behalf of Durga Prasai

KATHMANDU, Sept 24: The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order in the habeas corpus writ petition filed on behalf of Durga Prasai, a medical entrepreneur arrested by the police on Sunday.

According to SC’s Information Officer Govinda Prasad Ghimire, a single bench of Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut issued the order on Tuesday. The SC has asked Nepal Police and the government the reason behind arresting Prasai. 

With this, Prasai will remain in custody for the trial.

Earlier on Monday, Prasai’s son, Niraj, lodged the petition after the police arrested his father from their home on Sunday. The Kathmandu District Court extended his custody by five days. 

The police action was based on a complaint by RSP member Tika Sangraula (Jwala) and other women, accusing Prasai of character assassination. The police detained him with the court’s approval.

Protests erupted in Kathmandu, Jhapa, and other areas following the arrest.