Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut Retires from Supreme Court Due to Age Limit
Summary
Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut retired from Nepal's Supreme Court upon reaching the mandatory age limit of 65. Senior-most Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla will serve as Acting Chief Justice.
Key Points
- Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut retired due to reaching the mandatory age limit of 65 years.
- Senior-most Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla was bid farewell by the Supreme Court.
- Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla will assume the role of Acting Chief Justice starting Wednesday.
- The Judicial Council recommended six Supreme Court justices including Sapana Pradhan Malla for the Chief Justice position.
