Nepal, May 19 -- Chief Justice nominee Dr Manoj Sharma has unveiled an ambitious reform roadmap aimed at transforming Nepal's judiciary into a faster, more transparent, technology-driven, and publicly accountable institution. Presenting his concept paper and action plan before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, Sharma outlined sweeping reforms ranging from case management and judicial appointments to digital courts and administrative restructuring.

At the heart of the proposal is a commitment to reducing Nepal's growing case backlog and ensuring timely delivery of justice. Sharma has proposed a target of resolving cases within a maximum of 18 months, a significant pledge in a judicial system where cases often remain pending for years....