The rape case involving Sandeep Lamichhane has taken a new turn with the complainant, identified as 'Gaushala 26', deciding against appealing the Patan High Court's decision to give a clean chit to the cricketer. Lamichhane found himself in hot waters when he was accused of raping an 18-year-old woman at a hotel in Kathmandu. He did receive bail but was subsequently found guilty of the crime by Kathmandu District Court. He was also sentenced to eight years in jail. Sandeep Lamichhane Completes 100 Wickets in T20Is, Achieves Feat During BAN vs NEP ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Match.

However, the top cricketer, one of the most prominent names in the sport in the Himalayan country, appealed against the decision, and the Patan High Court cleared him of all charges. Judges Sudarshan Dev Bhatta and Anju Upreti of the Patan High Court bench acquitted the cricketer and gave him a clean chit in this rape case. Now, Lamichhane seems to be out of any sort of trouble as the complainant has decided not to challenge the acquittal by the Patan High Court. However, it is on the government now to choose if they want to pursue further legal options. Fans React as Sandeep Lamichhane Makes Return to Nepal Cricket Team, Finishes With Figures of 0/18 in Four Overs in T20 World Cup 2024 Match Against South Africa.

“As they are the plaintiff in the case, the final determination on whether to take the case to the Supreme Court rests with the government's legal representatives," My Republica quoted an source at the attorney’s office. Lamicchane, after his acquittal, took part in the West Indies leg of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, where he completed the 100-wicket landmark, becoming the second-fastest bowler after Rashid Khan to get to the mark. The leg-spinner was denied a visa to compete in the USA leg of the competition.

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