Manoj Kumar Sharma Recommended for Chief Justice
Summary
Judge Manoj Kumar Sharma has been recommended as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by the Constitutional Council and faces challenges including reducing case backlog and combating judicial corruption.
Key Points
- Judge Manoj Kumar Sharma has been recommended for the position of Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court by the Constitutional Council.
- If approved, Sharma will serve a full six-year term leading the Supreme Court.
- He faces significant challenges such as reducing over 22,000 pending cases and addressing corruption within the judiciary.
- Improving cooperation among judges and resolving conflicts with the Nepal Bar Association are critical tasks during his tenure.
