Kathmandu District Court Files Cybercrime Case Over Facebook Defamation under ETA 2063

30th June 2026, Kathmandu

In a significant legal move addressing online harassment, a cybercrime case has been formally registered at the Kathmandu District Court against 32-year-old Mangal Bahadur Thapa, a resident of Bajhang.

Kathmandu District Court Files Cybercrime Case

According to reports verified by tech news portal Techpana and Hamro Patro, Thapa stands accused of utilizing the popular social media platform Facebook to post highly abusive comments, hurl insults, and intentionally defame the character of the victim, Shobha Pathak.

Legal Action Under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063

The cyber case has been filed under the stringent provisions of Section 47 of the Electronic Transactions Act (ETA), 2063, Nepal’s primary legislation governing digital offenses. Section 47 specifically penalizes the publication of illegal, hateful, or defamatory materials on electronic media.

Current developments regarding the legal proceedings indicate:

Police Search Underway: Law enforcement agencies have placed Thapa on the official police search list as they track his whereabouts.

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Defense Claims Fake Identity: On the other side, Thapa has completely denied the allegations. He maintains his innocence, claiming that a fake profile was created under his identity by malicious actors to execute the harassment campaign.

Growing Public Concern Over Digital Platform Misuse

“This high-profile case has once again triggered public concern across Nepal regarding the unchecked rise of digital defamation, online safety gaps, and the legal protocols required to verify digital identities.”

As the internet penetrates deeper into remote areas like Bajhang, the line between free expression and digital abuse has blurred.

Cyber law experts point out that while the law provides a framework for justice, verifying the actual perpetrator behind an IP address or a profile remains a complex technical challenge for digital forensics teams.

Key Case Details at a Glance

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