KATHMANDU, Jan 1: Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) has expressed serious concern over social media posts and public discussions targeting judges and judicial institutions with biased and malicious intent, creating fear and misleading citizens.
Issuing a press release, the human rights organization said while dissent is natural in a democracy, criticism must remain within constitutional and legal boundaries. “Efforts to intimidate judges or undermine their authority through social media violate judicial independence”, reads the press release.
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The statement clarified that judges act as institutional officeholders bound by the Constitution, not as individuals, and that weakening the judiciary ultimately harms ordinary citizens who seek justice. “The judiciary is the backbone of the Constitution. Questioning its independence, dignity, and credibility is a direct attack on the rule of law, democracy, and human rights,” the statement read.
The organization called on the government, Nepal Bar Association, Judicial Council, Nepal Bar Administration and court administration to immediately halt such attacks and bring all perpetrators to justice.
