INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 5The Supreme Court issued an order requesting the original
documents pertaining to the decision to grant amnesty to Yograj Dhakal, also known as 'Regal,' by October 11.A single bench presided over by
Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma issued this order, stating, "All documents related to the decisions made on September 20 regarding Regal's parole
by the President must be submitted to the court via the Office of the Attorney General by October 11."Additionally, Justice Sharma decided
to schedule the next hearing before a full bench on October 12, citing the need for a smooth and timely resolution of the case
The ultimate decision on the matter will rest with the full bench on the designated date.
President Ramchandra Paudel had
granted Regal a pardon based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers on Constitution Day, Asoj 3.Regal's release not only elicited
widespread criticism but also led to a legal case being filed against the government's decision by Bharati Manandhar Sherpa, the spouse of
Chetan Manandhar, whom Regal had murdered in Banke
Regal had been serving a jail sentence after being convicted of murder by the court.The Supreme Court's order came after a preliminary
hearing on the case earlier today.
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