The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTSPART 10JUDICIARY100. Courts to exercise powers related to justice(1) Powers relating to justice in Nepal shall be exercised by courts and otherjudicial institutions in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution, thelaws and the recognized principles of justice.(2) The judiciary of Nepal shall be committed to this Constitution by recognizingthe concept, norms and values of the independent judiciary, and by realizingthe spirit of democracy and the aspirations of the Jana Andolan.101. Courts(1) There shall be the following courts in Nepal(a) Supreme Court,(b) Appellate Court, and(c) District Court.(2) In addition to the courts referred to in clause (1), for the purpose of hearingspecial types of cases the law may establish and constitute special types ofcourts, judicial institutions or tribunals.Provided that no court, judicial institution or tribunal shall be constitutedfor the purpose of hearing a particular case.102. Supreme Court(1) The Supreme Court shall be the highest court in the judicial hierarchy.(2) All other courts and judicial institutions of Nepal, other than the ConstituentAssembly Court, shall be under the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court mayinspect, supervise and give directives to its subordinate courts and other judicialinstitutions.(3) The Supreme Court shall be a Court of Record. It may initiate proceedingsand impose penalties in accordance with law for contempt of itself and of itssubordinate courts or judicial institutions.158