Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut has said that judges should work in a judicious manner.
Inaugurating the Second Conference of Women Judges-2081 organized on the occasion of the International Day of Women Judges today, he asserted that the judges should carry out their works keeping in mind the judiciary's prestige and dignity.
"While taking pride in the presence of women judges, it is necessary to pay attention to fair justice and to making prudent decisions. It is necessary to work keeping in mind the dignity and prestige of the court so that the consumer of justice gets justice,” the Chief Justice said.
He expressed the belief that although women judges have to juggle work at home, family and justice delivery, success will surely be achieved if they work hard.
Nepal's first woman Chief Justice Sushila Karki said the presence of women judges has been improving in the last three years, and it is necessary that they enhance their capacity, courage and studies.
She stressed the need for women judges to be competent while making judicial decisions without any fear.
Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, Sapana Pradhan Malla, said that the presence of women judges is important even though it is not that only women judges are sensitive while serving justice. She pointed out the need for women judges to pay more attention to capacity building and studies as well.
Supreme Court Judge and Judges Society Chair Til Prasad Shrestha said such conferences were necessary for enhancing the quality of justice and would also facilitate the execution of justice.
General Secretary of Judges Society Nepal, Tek Narayan Kunwar, said that the conference was organized with the objective of holding necessary discussions on women's participation in the judicial sector and gender equality in the judiciary.
A total of 60 people including 50 women judges and 10 former chief justices and judges are participating in the conference.
On the occasion, Chief Justice Raut honored the first woman Chief Justice Karki for her contribution to the judicial sector.
Discussions are being held on various issues related to inclusiveness in the judiciary and representation of women judges, challenges and possibilities.
The first national conference of women judges was held on March 22, 2024.
