Former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana Arrest Sparks Controversy
english.ratopati.com · Thu Oct 01 13:24:19 GMT 2026

Kathmandu. A sensational incident occurred in the history of Nepal's judiciary at midnight on the 10th of Ashwin. It has created a great stir in the political, administrative, judicial, and human rights sectors of the country.
The context is the arrest of former Chief Justice Cholendra Shamsher Rana. This incident created such a stir that it caused upheaval in the state's main organs: the judiciary, legislature, security (Nepal Police), and the National Human Rights Commission. It generated debate from various angles. However, after arguments, counter-arguments, and debates, what actually happened? Why did it happen? And the mystery of how legal or illegal it was has not yet been revealed.
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