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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) had initially ordered the formation of a commission to probe the misuse of the law, but that decision was overturned last week, triggering outrage and disappointment among victims’ families.

In a post shared on the social media platform X, President Muizzu said his administration intends to follow the lead of several other nations that impose the death penalty for drug-related crimes.

The CCR at NLUO is a teaching, research and advocacy centre established to advance legal and social innovations in child protection.

The situation came to a head last week with the gruesome daylight lynching of 39-year-old scrap dealer Chand Mia, also known as Sohag, in front of the Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital in Dhaka.

In a significant push to reform Nepal’s prison system, Minister for Home Affairs Ramesh Lekhak has vowed to transform correctional facilities across the country into "industrial villages" aimed at rehabilitation, productivity, and human rights.

The committee decided to postpone any immediate action, opting instead to thoroughly review the investigation report and accompanying documents provided by the JSC. This approach aims to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the case before making a final decision.

In the broader national context, the incident highlights a disconnect between India’s progressive rehabilitation laws and the ground realities of prison management. While Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, including access to education, the lack of institutional readiness often renders these rights hollow for prison inmates.