Public interest litigation vs Publicity interest litigation

Nepali courts, once regarded as bastions of equity, face yet another threat from the prosecution of publicity interest exposure interests. Imagine a legal system where lawsuits are filed not to hold criminals accountable but rather to make headlines and get the media’s attention for a short period. Sadly, the harsh reality that is being displayed in the courts of Kathmandu is this.

Despite the possibility that they will precipitate a media storm, the lawsuits’ true purpose is self-promotion rather than genuine public interest. The pursuit of genuine justice is frequently abandoned on the courthouse steps as a result of these cases becoming merely publicity tools for lawyers. In Nepal, PILs can be heard by either the Supreme Court or the High Court. Articles 133 and 144 of the Constitution grant the authority to the Supreme Court and the High Courts to issue writs and orders to enforce fundamental rights and declare laws null and void when they conflict with the Constitution which is based on the principle of Supremacy of Constitution , Because of this shared jurisdiction, constitutional rights are better protected and judicial remedies are available at all levels of the judiciary.