The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered a status report and original case files regarding the writ petition filed by businessman Deepak Bhatt who is seeking release from custody.
Businessman Deepak Bhatt, who is currently in custody for banking offense and money laundering cases, had filed a petition in the Supreme Court asking for his release. On Monday, the Supreme Court issued an order to present a explanation report regarding this matter.
Supreme Court Asks for Original Files
A single bench of Justice Binod Sharma ordered to submit the reason and basis for keeping Bhatt in custody. The court has asked to bring the original files of case from the Special Court and Patan High Court. The Supreme Court also directed to presenting the original files on the day of hearing and then returning them back.
Special Court to Provide Explanation
As per the order of Supreme Court, the Special Court must submit a clear report showing the exact basis and reasons why they ordered to keep him in custody on Asar 3. Bhatt has claimed that the decisions made by Patan High Court and Special Court to keep him in custody is not legal.
Bhatt filed this petition under Section 73 of the Administration of Justice Act. He demanded these previous orders to be cancelled and requested the court to release him. In this regard, Bhatt had registered two separate applications in the Supreme Court to cancel unlawful custody orders.
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