Kathmandu: Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut has emphasized the importance of judges working judiciously. Inaugurating the Second Conference of Women Judges-2081, which was organized to mark the International Day of Women Judges, he highlighted the necessity for judges to uphold the judiciary’s prestige and dignity in their work.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Chief Justice Raut stated that while it is important to take pride in the presence of women judges, attention must be given to fair justice and prudent decision-making. He urged judges to maintain the dignity and prestige of the court to ensure justice is served to the consumers of justice. He also acknowledged the dual responsibilities women judges face at home and in their professional lives and expressed his belief that success is achievable with hard work.
Nepal’s first woman Chief Justice, Sushila Karki, noted an improvement in the presence of women judges over the past three years and emphasized the need for enhancing their capacity, courage, and studies. She advocated for women judges to be competent and fearless in making judicial decisions.
Senior Supreme Court Judge Sapana Pradhan Malla remarked on the importance of women judges, pointing out that sensitivity in serving justice is not exclusive to women judges. She stressed the need for women judges to focus on capacity building and further studies.
Supreme Court Judge and Judges Society Chair Til Prasad Shrestha commented on the necessity of such conferences for enhancing the quality of justice and facilitating justice execution. General Secretary of Judges Society Nepal, Tek Narayan Kunwar, explained that the conference aimed to discuss women’s participation in the judicial sector and gender equality.
The conference features a total of 60 participants, including 50 women judges and 10 former chief justices and judges. During the event, Chief Justice Raut honored former Chief Justice Karki for her contributions to the judicial sector. Discussions are ongoing on various issues related to inclusiveness, representation of women judges, challenges, and possibilities within the judiciary.
The first national conference of women judges was held on March 22, 2024.