Nepal, May 18 -- In a democratic system, the judiciary is not merely an institution. It is also the foundation of the state's moral legitimacy. A court has neither an army nor police nor a direct public mandate. Its real strength lies in people's trust, constitutional decorum and institutional restraint. That is why the language, style and public conduct of both judges and the government are considered extremely important.

A judge publicly expressing anger towards the government is generally not considered in line with judicial tradition. This does not mean that the judiciary cannot criticise the government. The primary duty of the court is to bind the executive within the limits of the Constitution. However, the judiciary expresses its ...