Nepal's Judiciary Faces Structural and Ethical Crisis, Needs Urgent Reform
Summary
Nepal’s judiciary is facing a deep structural and ethical crisis, with more than 150,000 pending cases, delayed judge appointments, and growing public distrust. The article calls for urgent reform through depoliticized appointments, stronger accountability, digitization, and faster dispute resolution.
Key Points
- More than 150,000 cases are pending across Nepal’s Supreme, High, and District Courts, with many Supreme Court cases older than five years.
- The article says judicial delays, political influence, intermediary networks, and weak accountability have eroded public trust in the courts.
- It highlights the Hari Krishna Karki-led committee report as a key document exposing corruption, politicization, and transparency problems in the judiciary.
- Recommended reforms include depoliticized judicial appointments, full digitization, fast-track benches, mediation, and an independent accountability commission.
