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Former Prime Minister of Nepal, KP Sharma Oli, has been placed in judicial custody for five days.
This action follows the decision by the newly formed Balendra Shah government to implement a probe commission's report on 'Gen Z protests.'
The developments have triggered widespread protests across various parts of Nepal.
Responsible for upholding the rule of law, interpreting the constitution, and administering justice, including decisions on judicial custody and legal proceedings against political figures.
An investigative body formed to inquire into specific incidents or issues, such as the 'Gen Z protests,' with a mandate to submit findings and recommendations to the government for action.
As a close neighbour, political developments in Nepal, especially those involving former leaders and widespread protests, are closely watched by India due to shared borders, cultural ties, and strategic interests.
The arrest of a former head of government and subsequent protests highlight the challenges and dynamics of democratic governance and the application of the rule of law in South Asian nations, offering comparative insights for Indian polity studies.
Judicial custody refers to a situation where an accused person is held in the custody of the court, typically in a jail, under the direct control and supervision of a magistrate. During this period, the police cannot interrogate the accused without specific court permission. It differs significantly from police custody, where the accused is held in a police lock-up and can be interrogated by the police for investigation purposes.
Simple Analogy: Imagine a student being held in the principal's office (judicial custody) versus being held by a teacher in the classroom (police custody). The principal has ultimate authority, and the teacher needs the principal's explicit permission for certain actions, like questioning the student extensively.
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood relations; Current events of national and international importance; Polity - comparative aspects of judicial systems.
General Awareness: Neighbouring countries, important political personalities, basic legal terms.
General Awareness: Current affairs, international news.
General Awareness: Current events, geography of neighbouring countries.
General Awareness: International relations, regional security.
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
Answer: Democratic decentralisation
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
Constitutional government means
Answer: a government limited by the terms of the Constitution
Medium for UPSC (conceptual/IR), High for SSC/Banking/Railway (factual GK).
Detention of an accused person in jail under the direct control of a magistrate, where police cannot interrogate without court permission.
An official body appointed to investigate specific incidents or issues, often with a mandate to submit a report and recommendations to the government.
Refers to demonstrations primarily led by the younger generation (Generation Z), often characterized by social media mobilization and specific socio-political demands.