Who Is Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma, Recommended as Nepal’s Next Chief Justice?
Summary
Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has been recommended as Nepal's next Chief Justice, bypassing three senior justices including Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla, sparking debate over judicial conventions.
Key Points
- Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma was recommended by the Constitutional Council as Nepal's next Chief Justice, bypassing three senior justices.
- The decision broke with the tradition of appointing the senior-most Supreme Court justice as Chief Justice, leading to dissent within the Constitutional Council.
- Manoj Kumar Sharma holds a Doctorate in Labour Law and has served as Justice of the Supreme Court since April 2019.
- If confirmed by parliament, Sharma will serve a full six-year term as Chief Justice, retiring upon completion of his tenure according to constitutional provisions.
