Know Sapana Pradhan Malla in five points
Summary
Sapana Pradhan Malla, Nepal's acting Chief Justice, has a long history of legal activism focused on gender equality and public reform, influencing Nepal's constitutional framework and judiciary.
Key Points
- Sapana Pradhan Malla is currently serving as the acting Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court and is expected to be appointed Chief Justice.
- She challenged discriminatory laws against women, leading to landmark legal reforms such as equal property rights and the criminalisation of marital rape.
- Malla co-founded the Forum for Women, Law and Development to institutionalise efforts against discriminatory laws.
- As a Constituent Assembly member, she contributed to gender equality and inclusion provisions in Nepal's 2015 constitution.
- Her judicial work covers constitutional, environmental, and human rights issues, shaping the Nepalese legal landscape.
