Judiciary's Public Trust Crucial for Democracy, Citizen Urges
Summary
A citizen urges judges to protect public trust in the judiciary, warning that confidence in courts is weakening amid growing criticism of verdicts and orders. The letter calls for greater transparency, clearer legal explanations, and regular public briefings from the Supreme Court on matters of national importance.
Key Points
- The article argues that public trust is the judiciary’s greatest strength and warns that weakening confidence could damage democracy.
- It says court orders and verdicts are being widely questioned on social media and in public discourse, especially in corruption, bail, and appeal-related cases.
- The writer suggests the Supreme Court should publicly explain major decisions and their legal basis through weekly press conferences in simple language.
- The piece links current concerns about the judiciary to broader public anger seen during the Genji Rebellion and to disputes involving the Nepali Congress special general convention.
