Lalitpur: Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut has said that the judiciary could perform well if judiciary officials were mobilized based on their capacity. Inaugurating the fifth annual general meeting of the Judiciary Officer’s Society in Lalitpur on Saturday, the Chief Justice urged all judiciary officials to discharge their duties with integrity.
According to National News Agency Nepal, Chief Justice Raut emphasized the importance of reforms within the judiciary, stating that officers are the foundation of the judiciary. He urged the Society members to maintain decency, dignity, and honesty to elevate the prestige of the judiciary. He also reminded the attendees of his parliamentary commitment to reduce cases older than two years to zero and called for coordination and cooperation to meet this target.
Chief Justice Raut highlighted the role of judiciary officials as the mirror of the entire judiciary, stressing the need for collective execution of duties for institutional growth. He underscored the trust placed by the nation and society in the judiciary, describing it as a dignified service.
Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Ajay Kumar Chaurasiya also addressed the event, reiterating the ministry’s commitment to upholding the judiciary’s dignity. He emphasized the constitutional provision for checks and balances among the state’s three bodies and advocated for transparency in the judiciary to maintain its dignity.
Justice Binod Sharma, Founding Chairman of the Society, along with Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court Devendra Raj Dhakal and other officials, shared their views on effective judiciary work, urging all officials to perform their duties with utmost integrity.