Kathmandu. A decade has passed since the constitution was promulgated. However, the local courts, which are mandated by the constitution, have not yet been formed. The constitution has provisioned for 'local courts' in the exclusive rights list of local levels, but local and provincial governments are unclear about their formation and necessity. The issue of their formation has been raised, but the implementation of the constitutional provision has never progressed. A 'judicial committee' led by the deputy mayor has been formed in all local levels, a provision also granted by Article 217 of the constitution. This judicial committee generally emphasizes mediation in...