Supreme Court orders release of Mahottari inmate if not wanted in any other case

KATHMANDU: The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of Laxmi Mahato Koiri, currently held at Mahottari Prison, if he is not required to remain in custody in connection with any other case.

The directive was issued in response to a habeas corpus petition filed by Koiri’s son, Manoj Kumar Mahato, challenging his detention.

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