Urgency Of Transformative Justice In Nepal

Transitional justice faces a fundamental existential challenge due to its uncertain nature and lack of clear indication of its distinctiveness, making it difficult to describe as a “theory of change.” A lack of critical assessment of a wide range of claims and intentions, from formal prosecutions to post-conflict development needs, has been a major cause and consequence. Transitional justice in Nepal has become overloaded and under-conceptualised, with delayed legislation for proper implementation. Meanwhile, finally now, after eighteen years of restoration of peace followed by a decade-long armed conflict, the chapter of the peace process is nearing its conclusion without ensuring a judicial process for victims.