Full text of SC order on social justice released
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a directive order mandating the implementation of the right to social justice across federal, provincial, and local governments as per Article 42 of the Constitution.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has issued a directive order for implementing the right to social justice across all government layers in Nepal.
- The order enforces citizens' right to social justice as stated in Article 42 of the Constitution of Nepal.
- The court called on all government bodies to actively engage in realizing the provisions of Article 42 in both letter and spirit.
- The directive stems from a writ petition aimed at ensuring rights for marginalized communities including women, Dalits, indigenous groups, Madhesi, and others.
