Rabi Lamichhane to Be Released from Custody Today

Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane is expected to be released from custody today following a High Court order issued on Thursday. Although the Tulsipur High Court, Butwal, directed his release on bail, the process was delayed as Lamichhane must personally appear before the Rupandehi District Court to complete legal formalities.

A joint bench of judges Basudev Acharya and Tej Narayan Poudel overturned the district court’s order and approved his release under conditions, including bank guarantees equal to the claimed amount. The court has accepted the earlier Rs 10 million cash bail along with an additional bank guarantee of Rs 27.48 million.

Lamichhane will be released after signing documents agreeing to bear any future liabilities decided by the court and after receiving a hearing date. He has also been instructed to inform the court in advance of any foreign travel. 

Despite his release on bail, cases related to cooperative fraud, organized crime, and money laundering remain under judicial consideration.