Kathmandu, September 23, 2026 — The Supreme Court has ordered the government to explain the grounds and reasons for the arrest of political analyst Bharat Dahal.
A bench of Justice Kumar Regmi issued the show-cause order while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed against Dahal’s detention on charges of spreading rumors against the government.
Dahal’s daughter, Denika, had filed the petition seeking his release, arguing that he was being held unlawfully.
During the preliminary hearing, the bench ordered the respondents to submit a written response explaining the basis and reasons for his arrest.
Meanwhile, the Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police has obtained a three-day remand from the court to investigate Dahal, who was arrested Sunday from Salakpur in Morang.






