Efforts underway for judiciary reforms: Chief Justice

Kathmandu, May 18: Chief Justice Bishwombhar Prasad Shrestha has said the judiciary has been carrying out its constitutional obligations and responsibilities honestly.     

On the occasion of the Eighth Annual General Assembly of Former Judges Forum Nepal, Shrestha said, "Everyone should obey the rule of law."     

The Forum organized an event on 'current state of the rule of law' in the federal capital today.     

He argued it was unfortunate for the courts to issue orders repeatedly on the same matter. The CJ noted that judges and judiciary have always remained sensitive to promote the rule of law in the country.     

CJ Shrestha informed that a new initiative has started in case hearings to provide everyone with access to effective and affordable justice.     

He further asserted that efforts for professional improvement have been kept at the centre.     

In his address to the event, former CJ of the Supreme Court, Gopal Parajuli said it is necessary to use conscience and knowledge along with the constitution and laws in delivering justice.     

Former CJ Ramkumar Prasad Sah said in recent years the judiciary has also deviated from the mainstream of the values of justice besides frustration of the people towards the executive and the legislature.     

Also speaking on the occasion, former CJ Omprakash Mishra commented that there were problems in course of the implementation of the judgment due to limited budget allocation and deficit human resource.     

Similarly, SC Justice Prakash Singh Raut said the court has recently returned to its track, adding the justices should be fearless in dispensing justice.     

Chair of the Former Judges Forum, Top Bahadur Singh said in order to maintain the court's credibility the judge should also effectively provide judicious decisions.     

General Secretary of the Forum, Shambhu Bahadur Khadka, presented the organization's stance on the current state of the rule of law and the role of the legislature, executive and judiciary. (RSS)