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Govt advocates file petition at Patan High Court for stronger action against cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in rape case


14 March 2024  

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KATHMANDU: Legal representatives of the government have lodged a petition at the Patan High Court, seeking more stringent measures against cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane in connection with a rape case.

The petitioners argue that the ruling issued by the Kathmandu District Court failed to meet their expectations.

Earlier, the Kathmandu District Court had sentenced Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years in prison and imposed a fine of Rs 500,000 after finding him guilty in the rape case.

However, government advocates had urged for a minimum sentence of 13 years, citing that the victim is a minor.

Furthermore, the petition calls for the annulment of the Kathmandu District Court’s verdict, asserting that it did not align with their demands and incorrectly classified the victim as an adult.

Notably, Sandeep Lamichhane has also filed a petition seeking exoneration in the Patan High Court.

Publish Date : 14 March 2024 13:27 PM

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