Bhaktapur District Court

Located in Bhaktapur, the smallest district in the state of Nepal, the Bhaktapur District Court was established in Bikram Sambat (B.S.) 2006. Since its inception, the court has made significant progress in the field of justice. Initially, the court had only one judge, but due to the increasing number and complexity of cases, there are now five judges serving at the court.

With the increase in the number of judges, the court has experienced a continual rise in the annual case load. Most of the registered cases involve issues related to property, such as land, houses, inheritance, ownership rights, and financial transactions. However, the growing number of disputes is not beneficial to society and families. Disagreements and minor misunderstandings can escalate into criminal activities, which in turn can disturb public peace and security.

Although the court is responsible for resolving disputes, it is recognized that judicial rulings do not always lead to sustainable resolutions. Therefore, mediation is viewed as a more appropriate and lasting solution. In this regard, the court has been actively promoting and initiating mediation efforts.

Taking this into consideration, this proposal has been prepared to raise awareness about the importance of mediation and to help relevant stakeholders understand its value. Currently, the court has 69 staff members, including 2 staff assigned to the Mediation Unit, and 39 mediators who provide mediation services.

The Bhaktapur District Court has proposed organizing a one-day training program on the importance of mediation. This program is aimed at enhancing the skills and knowledge of the Mediation Unit staff, case section staff, the parties involved in mediation, and the mediators themselves.