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17 August, 2011

SC Orders to Continue Custody of Kaji Karki to Advance Investigation

15 August 2011. In its verdict passed today, upholding the decision of District Court, Kavre, and quashing the writ of habeas...

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8 August, 2011

DPO Registers FIR

7 August 2011. The District Police Office (DPO) of Ramechhap today finally responded to the mandamus order of the Appellate Court...

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26 July, 2011

Memo Submitted to Take Action against Culprits of Kapilvastu Riots

26 July 2010. In the presence of CA members, representatives of different political parties, victims and stakeholders from Kapilvastu District, Advocacy...

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21 July, 2011

Police Denies Registering FIR

20 July 2011. The District Police Office (DPO) and the District Administration Office (DAO) of Dhading have today flatly denied registering...

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15 July, 2011

SC Orders to Continue Investigation on AIG Rana’s Case

12 July 2011. In its verdict passed today, the Supreme Court (SC) has today issued an order to continue investigation on...

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10 July, 2011

Court Awards Torture Compensation to HRD

10 July 2011. The District Court of Dhanusha has today issued an order to award torture survivor Raj Kumar Mahaseth a...

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6 July, 2011

SC Issues Interim Order against AIG Rana

5 July 2011. Responding to a writ petition filed seeking immediate retracting of the government’s decision to promote Kuber Singh Rana...

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5 July, 2011

AF Raises Concern to AG over Lackluster Investigation in Reena Murder Case

5 July 2011. By sending a letter to Attorney General Yuvraj Sangraula today, Advocacy Forum (AF) has raised concerns about the...

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5 July, 2011

AF and REDRESS urge PM to implement HRC Decision in Giri’s Case

5 July 2011. In a joint letter sent to Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal today, Advocacy Forum and Redress Trust (REDRESS)...

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1 July, 2011

No Legal obstacle to Put Maoist CA Member behind the Bar: SC

26 June 2011. Responding to a writ petition filed on 14 June 2011, the Apex Court has reiterated that there is...

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25 June, 2011

Women Torture in Detention Continues: AF Report

25 June 2011. A report released by Advocacy Forum on the eve of the UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims...

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23 June, 2011

SC Desists Issuing Interim Order in Minister Sapkota’s Case

21 June 2011. Responding to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a group of human rights defenders seeking immediate suspension...