Nepal, June 17 -- A petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) calling for an end to the intimidation of media by government agencies.

Advocate Ananta Raj Luitel submitted the petition stating that government bodies have been arresting editors and journalists merely for publishing or broadcasting news. He argues that such actions constitute harassment and are a serious infringement on the constitutional right to freedom of expression. The petition seeks an interim order to prevent further obstruction of this fundamental right. Officials at the Supreme Court confirmed that the petition is currently under review.

Luitel highlighted that a writ he filed on January 8, 2020 at the Constitutional Bench-challenging restrictions on freed...