Specialized courts or tribunals are courts or judicial bodies that are established for the purpose of hearing and deciding special types of cases that require specific expertise, experience, or procedure. Specialized courts or tribunals may be constituted by the Constitution of Nepal, by law, or by a notice published in the Nepal Gazette by the Government of Nepal. Specialized courts or tribunals may have different composition, jurisdiction, procedure, and functions than the regular courts. In this article, we will explore some of the specialized courts or tribunals that exist in Nepal.
Corruption is a serious problem that undermines the rule of law, democracy, and development in Nepal. Corruption is defined as "offences punishable under Chapter -2" of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 2059 (2002 A.D.) which include bribery, embezzlement, abuse of authority, money laundering, and obstruction of justice. Corruption affects various sectors and levels of the society, such as politics, administration, judiciary, security, education, health, and business.