Nepal's Judiciary in Crisis: Arson, Corruption Trials, and Legal Challenges in 2082
Summary
Nepal's judiciary faced severe challenges in 2082 following arson attacks that destroyed thousands of case files, delaying key trials and prompting new guidelines for file recovery. Significant corruption cases and legal controversies marked the year, alongside leadership changes at the Supreme Court.
Key Points
- Arson attacks during Gen-Z protests destroyed 13 courts and over 950,000 legal records across Nepal.
- The Supreme Court faced major case delays, including high-profile corruption and murder cases.
- New guidelines were issued for retrieving and verifying destroyed case files.
- Corruption trials increased, involving prominent figures like former minister Mohan Bahadur Basnet and ex-Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal.
