KATHMANDU, FEBRUARY 21

President Ramchandra Paudel has emphasized that the objectives of the judiciary can only be achieved if victims receive timely justice.

He made these remarks while receiving the annual report for the fiscal year 2079/80 from the Supreme Court, Judicial Council, and Judicial Service Commission, submitted by Chief Justice Bishowambher Prasad Shrestha at a program held at Sheetal Niwas on Wednesday.

Stating that the judiciary could earn the people's trust in the coming days, the President stressed the importance of providing easy access to justice for the poor, helpless, and marginalized communities.

'I believe that the independence, integrity, and competence of the judiciary will be maintained if victims receive justice promptly and if the system becomes more victim-friendly,' he mentioned.

President Paudel said that guaranteeing the rule of law would be easier if policy reforms, plans, and reports from the judicial sector are fully implemented.

He emphasized that the judiciary should play an independent role in strengthening people's trust, adding, 'The current situation of pressure from cases and their resolution is a major challenge for the Supreme Court, and a solution must be found. Necessary reforms in laws are essential to address it.'