Access of common people to justice has increased through Judicial Committees: President Bhandari

Pokhara: President Bidya Devi Bhandari has said that the access of common people to justice has increased through the Judicial Committees.

Inaugurating the National Conference of the Judicial Committees organized by Pokhara Metropolitan City here today, the President said alternative measures had been taken to resolve disputes at the local level through the judicial committees.

President Bhandari said that the pre-registration consultation, setting up of a separate bench, invitation of subject matter experts and coordination with stakeholders such as district administration, police office and the court have helped in making the administration of justice effective.

On the occasion, the President drew the attention of the concerned parties to manage the adequate resources including human and physical infrastructure required to make the work of the Judicial Committees more effective.

Stating that the Judicial Committees have reached the last stage of their five-year tenure, the Head of the State said that this period has made them more experienced, mature and capable.

President Bhandari also expressed the hope that the Pokhara Declaration to be issued from the conference would provide guidance to make the work of the Judicial Committee more effective and enriching in the days to come.