Supreme Court Summons Respondents for Hearing in Opposition to ‘Lalibazar’ Film Screening
News Summary
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- The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order to respondents in a writ petition seeking to halt the screening of the film ‘Lalibazar’.
- Single bench Justice Shanti Singh Thapa, during the hearing of Basanti Nepali’s petition on Wednesday, summoned respondents for a discussion.
- Another case against the film ‘Lalibazar’ is currently being heard at the Patan High Court.
Kathmandu – The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause order to respondents in a new writ petition concerning the film ‘Lalibazar’.
Justice Shanti Singh Thapa, sitting alone, issued the order on Wednesday. Basanti Nepali from Nepalgunj had filed the writ petition at the Supreme Court, seeking an interim order to stop the film’s screening.
The court has summoned the respondents for a hearing on a future date to discuss whether or not to grant an interim injunction. The petition was filed on 19 May, requesting a halt to the film’s screening.
Meanwhile, another case concerning the film ‘Lalibazar’, filed by Roshani Nepali, is presently under consideration at the Patan High Court.