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The Supreme Court has declared a day of mourning and a holiday following the death of former Supreme Court Justice Hargovinda Singh Pradhan, who passed away at the age of 97. Court spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala announced the closure and stated that no hearings would be conducted as a mark of respect for the late justice.
Kathmandu Traffic Police Penalize 2,453 Drivers, Collect Over Rs 1.15 Million in Fines
Over a 24-hour period, Kathmandu Valley traffic police penalized 2,453 drivers for various traffic rule violations, collecting Rs 1.15 million in fines. The enforcement drive targeted offenses including drunk driving, speeding, and running red lights, as reported by the Kathmandu Valley Traffic Police Office.
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Supreme Court Orders Interim Stay on Little Steps School Demolition
The Supreme Court has issued an interim order to halt the demolition of the Little Steps School building in Pokhara, located near the Phirke River. The school filed a writ claiming its building, constructed according to an approved map, was being demolished unilaterally without prior notice. The court has summoned both parties for further discussion and issued a show-cause order to the respondents.
CIB Seizes Dairy Development Corporation Documents for Investigation
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has seized documents from the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) office in Lainchaur, Kathmandu, as part of an ongoing investigation. CIB spokesperson SSP Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the document collection, stating that further details will emerge as the probe progresses.
Supreme Court Denies Rumors of Scrapping Lottery-Based Case Assignment System
The Supreme Court has issued a clarification denying media and social media rumors about plans to abolish the lottery-based case assignment system. Court Spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala stated that no formal discussions have occurred regarding an alternative, deeming the reports baseless. The lottery system, implemented in 2021 for transparency, remains operational.
