Local Courts Enhance Social Justice

There is a growing demand in Nepal for the establishment of local-level judicial bodies - local courts - to deliver justice more efficiently and locally in our country. This discussion gained momentum after the Kathmandu Declaration of the 16th Nepal Legal Professionals National Conference (2081). Point 13 of this manifesto emphasises limiting judicial committees to a conciliatory role and suggests forming local courts, as per Schedule 8 of the Constitution, to handle cases unresolved through mediation. This article explores why local courts are necessary and how they can improve Nepal’s Justice System.