www.lawcommission.gov.np Part-11 Judiciary 126. Courts to Exercise Powers relating to Justice: (1) Powers relating to justice in Nepal shall be exercised by courts and other judicial institutions in accordance with this Constitution, other laws and recognized principles of justice. (2) All shall abide by the orders or decisions made by courts in the course of hearing of lawsuit. 127. Courts: (1) There shall be the following courts in Nepal:(a) Supreme Court; (b) High Court; and (c) District Court. (2) In addition to the courts referred to in clause (1), judicial institutions may be constituted at the local level to try cases under law or other institutions as required may be formed to pursue alternative dispute resolution methods. 128. Supreme Court: (1) There shall be a Supreme Court of Nepal. (2) The Supreme Court shall be a court of record. All courts and judicial institutions shall, except as otherwise provided in this Constitution, be under the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court shall have the final authority to interpret this Constitution and laws. (3) The Supreme Court may inspect, supervise and give necessary directives to, itself and courts, specialized courts or other judicial institutions under its jurisdiction, on matters relating to administration of justice or management. (4) All shall abide by any interpretation of the Constitution or a law made by or any legal principle laid down by the Supreme Court in the course of hearing a lawsuit. In case anyone makes obstruction in the dispensation of justice or disregard any order or judgment handed down by it or any of its subordinate courts, the Supreme Court may, in accordance with law, initiate proceedings of contempt and impose punishment therefor. 67