Case against Sandeep in the bench of Judge Ghimire

KATHMANDU: The final hearing in Sandeep Lamichhane’s extortion case begins today.

Lamichhane’s case will be heard before District Court Kathmandu Judge Madhav Prasad Ghimire.

Lamichhane’s hearing is number 14 on Ghimire’s bench.

Due to the lateness of the case, it has not been decided whether the hearing can or cannot take place today.

The Supreme Court had directed District Court Kathmandu to resolve this case as soon as possible.

Last August, a girl accused Sandeep of rape. Sandeep was arrested a month later. The district court initially ordered his remand in custody.

However, after more than three months in jail, the High Court overturned the district court’s decision and ordered his release on a bond of 2 million rupees. The case was then heard by the Supreme Court.

Despite the fact that both parties petitioned the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court reversed the High Court’s decision and ordered that Sandeep’s travel ban be lifted.

The final hearing will determine whether Sandeep will be acquitted or convicted and sentenced to prison.