The Contribution of Judiciary to Transitional Justice following the 1996-2006 Conflict in Nepal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Chapter One: Introduction and Background
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Statement of Purpose
1.3. Literature Review:
1.4. Thesis Statement:
1.5. Limitations of the Study:
1.6. Significance/Implication:

Chapter Two: Overview of the Research Approach
2.1. Research Methodology:
2.2. Research Questions:
2.3. Key Terms and Definitions:

Chapter Three: General Overview on People’s War of Nepal 1996-2006
3.1. Over view of people’s war in Nepal
3.1.1. The Maoist Insurgency (1996-2006):
3.1.2 Cease Fire and Comprehensive Peace Accord:

Chapter Four: The Human Rights Situation during the People’s War
4.1. Major Human Rights violations during people’s war

Chapter Five: The Transitional Justice Mechanism in Nepal and the Contribution of Judiciary
5.1. Post War and Transitional Justice Mechanisms: An Overview
5.1.1. The Mechanisms of Transitional Justice:
5.2. Truth Commissions and Transitional Justice Prospects in Nepal:
5.3. The Pitfalls of Non Judicial Mechanism in Nepal:
5.4. Importance of Judicial Proceedings and International Obligation to be borne by the government of Nepal
5.5. Contribution of judiciary on upholding international obligation and ensuring victims’ access to justice in Nepal:
5.6. The complementary role of judiciary vis-à-vis non judicial mechanisms in Nepal:
5.7. The Possible Pitfalls of Judiciary in Dealing With The Past Crimes and Way Forward:

Chapter 6: Conclusion
6.1. Conclusion