SC defers RPP hearing

Kathmandu, Feb 6 - The Supreme Court Sunday deferred initial hearing of the RPP case, citing lack of time. Justice Kedar Prasad Giri was to take up the case relating to the controversial decision of the Election Commission (EC) on January 24.

The EC had suspended the election symbol of RPP and awarded separate symbols to RPP led by Pashupati SJB Rana and dissident faction led by Home Minister Kamal Thapa. Rana moved the court last Thursday contesting EC decision.