Nepal Judiciary Backlog Crisis
Nepal’s Supreme Court faces massive case backlog
What happened
Nepal’s Supreme Court is struggling with over 27,000 unresolved cases, causing significant delays in justice delivery. The crisis has sparked widespread debate about judicial reform and the need for greater efficiency and resources.
Timeline
Supreme Court Backlog Exceeds 27,000 Cases
Jun 20, 04:15Nepal’s Supreme Court reported over 27,000 pending cases, some unresolved for more than seven years, due to a shortage of justices and frequent postponements, triggering calls for judicial reforms like expanding justices and limiting court jurisdiction.
AG Qualification Challenge
Jun 19, 05:28Three writ petitions were filed at Nepal’s Supreme Court challenging Attorney General Dr. Narayan Prasad Kandel's constitutional qualification of 15 years continuous legal practice, seeking to quash his appointment and prevent him from performing duties.
Criminal Justice Detention Scrutiny
Jun 14, 14:28Nepal's criminal justice system faces criticism for pre-trial detention practices violating constitutional and international standards, highlighting a need for judicial reform to protect citizen rights.
New Time Limits for Petitions
Jun 11, 05:29Nepal Supreme Court introduced deadlines to expedite writ petition handling, requiring registrable petitions to be resolved within 24 hours and unregisterable petitions disposed within 48 hours.
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