Announcement of verdict on the corruption case filed against governor of Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Bijaya Nath Bhattarai, for the sixth time, rescheduled for February 5. The Special Court on Monday rescheduled the pronouncement of verdict. The Special Court has also postponed the case of NRB Executive Director Surendra Man Pradhan for February 15.
A three-member bench comprising judges Bhoopdhoj Adhikary, Komal Nath Sharma and Cholendra SJB Rana postponed the pronouncement of judgment after Monday's hearing.
Both the governor and executive director have been questioned on the procedural legality of KPMG Srilanka in transaction. Monday’s discussions was centered on whether a January 9 letter from the KPMG Sri Lanka verified its June 18, 2007 letter.
The Special Court had postponed the verdict citing lack of time. The bench also directed the court administration to place the case before the bench on February 15.
The KMPG Sri Lanka, in its letter to CIAA investigation officer Ranjan Krishna Aryal, has said its letter dated June 18, 2007 is authentic.
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