Justice Manoj Sharma recommended for chief justice
Summary
The Constitutional Council has recommended Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as Nepal's next chief justice, marking a historic appointment from the fourth most senior justice. He will serve a six-year term if confirmed.
Key Points
- The Constitutional Council recommended Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as Nepal’s 33rd chief justice.
- Sharma is the first justice fourth in seniority to be proposed for the chief justice post in Nepal's history.
- If confirmed by parliamentary hearing and appointed by the President, Sharma will serve a full six-year term.
- Senior-most Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has been acting chief justice since the previous chief justice retired.
