The Nepali Judiciary - Supreme Court Of Nepal

Chapter Two
Vision, Mission and Values
2.1 Introduction
The first five-year Strategic Plan of the Nepali Judiciary had defined the vision, mission and values
of the judiciary. Vision, mission and values do not change constantly and since they are permanent
in nature, the spirit of mission, vision and values defined by the first Plan have been incorporated
in the second Plan with minor changes. Commitment and ownership regarding implementation of
the Plan of the judiciary has been incorporated as a new value.
The Plan recognizes vision as destination, mission as path to destination and values as guidelines
to the proceedings of the judiciary.
2.2 Vision
To establish a system of justice which is independent, competent, inexpensive, speedy, and easily
accessible to the public and worthy of public trust and thereby to transform the concept of the rule
of law and human rights into a living reality and thus ensure justice to all.
2.3 Mission
To impart fair and impartial justice in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution, the laws
and the recognized principles of justice.
2.4 Values
Allegiance to the Constitution Judiciary shall remain committed towards the supremacy of the
Constitution and shall remain committed towards the
realization of economic, social and political justice as enshrined
by the Constitution.
Independence and Autonomy Judiciary believes in independence to perform its duties without
any interference and pursues autonomy to deliver its services.
Duty towards Society Judiciary is mindful of its judicial responsibility to the society
and by preserving the values of democracy, multi-party and
open society, the judiciary furthers collaboration with other
external actors for peaceful settlement of disputes and is
committed towards promotion consensus building and spirit of
mediation in the society.
Accessibility of Justice The judiciary will strive for providing increased accessibility of
the people including the disempowered, minorities and
indigents to judicial services at the most local level.
Competent Justice The judiciary underlines the need to continuously improve the
capacity of judicial institutions in order to provide quality
services to the people in a dedicated and professional manner.