Judicial systems in Nepal and India face delays and corruption concerns

Judicial systems in Nepal and India are facing significant challenges regarding case backlogs and institutional integrity. In Nepal, the legal process is described as excessively lengthy and complicated, with ordinary citizens facing years of hearings and rising legal costs. Proposed reforms include the introduction of strict timelines for trial courts and the implementation of modern case-management technology to ensure delay becomes the exception rather than the rule.

In India, the judiciary is grappling with both massive case backlogs and allegations of corruption. Official statements indicate over five crore cases are pending across various court levels. Additionally, the system has faced scrutiny following corruption charges leveled by Supreme Court Justice Sandeep Mehta against acting Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, as well as previous incidents involving unaccounted currency found at a judge's residence.