Court Order Implementation Faces Challenges Due to Bureaucratic Hesitation
Summary
Court order implementation remains slow in Nepal, with the Directorate of Execution of Judgments saying bureaucratic hesitation and fear of anti-corruption scrutiny are blocking compliance. The office cites repeated delays in land-related cases in Sundarharaicha, Koshi Tappu and Sipsi Khola despite Supreme Court directives.
Key Points
- The Directorate of Execution of Judgments says overall judgment implementation remains unsatisfactory, with low rates for imprisonment, fines and victim compensation.
- Officials say many government agencies delay compliance with Supreme Court orders and respond only after repeated reminders and contempt warnings.
- Land-related cases in Sundarharaicha, Koshi Tappu and Sipsi Khola are among the most difficult to implement because of local obstruction and bureaucratic hesitation.
- The director says fear of CIAA investigations and a lack of priority in ministries are major reasons court orders are not being carried out.
