Kathmandu, Aug. 24 -- The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed an appeal at the Supreme Court against a Special Court verdict that acquitted former chief secretary Baikuntha Aryal and several others in a corruption case involving printing of excise duty stickers.

The CIAA argued that the Special Court had overlooked facts and evidence while delivering a flawed ruling, and insisted that the accused should be punished as demanded in the original charge sheet.

On June 23, 2024, the anti-graft body had filed a case against Aryal-then chief secretary-along with finance ministry joint secretary Ritesh Shakya and 10 others.

The CIAA had sought imprisonment and fines, holding them responsible for causing loss...