Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla: True measure of democracy is justice for the powerless
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla emphasized that true democracy is measured by the justice afforded to the powerless, not the facilities for the powerful, and highlighted challenges posed by technology and climate change on human rights.
Key Points
- Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla stated that the true measure of democracy is justice for the powerless rather than facilities for the powerful.
- She highlighted the importance of addressing social conflicts with compassion, truth, tolerance, and peace.
- Justice Malla raised concerns about new human rights challenges posed by modern technology such as AI, biometrics, and digital surveillance.
- She emphasized the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, advocating for protecting the rights of nature and mitigating global warming.
- She called for transparency, human oversight, and accountability in technology use, and stressed timely justice for marginalized communities.
