Nepals Supreme Court has ruled that FM radio stations in the kingdom may once again broadcast news. Two judges issued the interim order ahead of a final verdict in the case, BBC Online reports Thursday.
FM stations were banned from running news under a controversial media law introduced last month, following the kings seizure of power in February.
The authorities accuse FM stations of encouraging a Maoist revolt and have raided two popular radio stations for allegedly breaking the new law.
More than 40 FM stations operate across Nepal. They are a major source of independent news in the country where more than a third of the population is illiterate.
A number of separate petitions against the controversial media law are still pending with the court.
Besides banning news broadcasts on independent FM radio, the law also outlaws criticism of the king and royal family, with increased penalties for defamation, BBC adds.
