Nepal's Judiciary Struggles with Low Enforcement of Court Verdicts
Summary
The enforcement of court verdicts in Nepal remains low, with only about one-third of fines and jail terms executed, reflecting government negligence and gaps in the judiciary system.
Key Points
- Only 31.56 percent of fines ordered by the court have been recovered within a year.
- The total jail term execution rate across district courts stands at 33.19 percent.
- Victim compensation payments are significantly below mandated amounts, with large sums remaining unpaid.
- The Supreme Court emphasizes the need for government-led initiatives and better coordination to improve enforcement of court verdicts.
