Justice Ishwar Prasad Khatiwada Retires After Four Decades in Judiciary
Summary
Justice Ishwar Prasad Khatiwada has retired after four decades in the justice sector, reflecting on Nepal’s democracy, constitution, and political culture. He says the constitution remains alive but needs amendment and stronger democratic practice to survive its weaknesses.
Key Points
- Justice Ishwar Prasad Khatiwada retired after seven years and seven months in the Supreme Court and four decades in the justice sector.
- In a Constitution Day interview, he discussed Nepal’s democracy, the constitution’s strengths and flaws, and the need for amendment.
- He said the constitution remains alive and active, but political culture and governance have not developed as they should have.
- Khatiwada argued that democratic governance must stay within constitutional limits and warned against autocratic tendencies.
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