Supreme Court to remain open during Dashain holidays to hear habeas corpus writ

Kathmandu: The Supreme Court (SC) is to remain open for four hours during the Dashain holidays.

The Court will remain open from 11 am to 3 pm to look after the habeas corpus writ, according to SC Spokesperson Bimal Poudel. This schedule will be in force till the Kojagrat Purnima on October 9.

In accordance with Clause 26 of the Administration of Justice Act, 2016 BS, the Court will hear the application for habeas corpus except on the day of Ghatasthapana, the Vijaya Dashami, and Saturday.