Nepal, Feb. 17 -- JB PUN MAGAR and DEEPESH KC

KATHMANDU, Feb 17: Over 12 ropani of land belonging earlier to the well-known heritage site of Kamalpokhari at Thamel but captured by influential business people in the capital is now awaiting a major ruling from the Supreme Court. The 15-storey Chhaya Center complex has lately been built on the land.

The case is being closely watched in the context of one bold verdict after another being given in favor of the public interest by newly-installed Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JBR. Whether the land returns to Kamalpokhari or the Chhaya Center complex commercial tower becomes a permanent fixture in the prime tourist site of Thabahal, Thamel depends on the apex court now.

The land in dispute ...