Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma Nominated for Chief Justice Amidst Controversy
Summary
Dr. Manojkumar Sharma was recommended as Nepal's Chief Justice amid divisive reactions at the Supreme Court. Despite attending court, Sharma has not sat on the bench following controversies and multiple complaints filed in the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, which is likely to approve his appointment.
Key Points
- Dr. Manojkumar Sharma was recommended by the Constitutional Council to be the Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court.
- Justice Sharma has not been sitting on the bench since the full court meeting due to divisions among justices over his recommendation.
- Five complaints have been filed against Sharma in the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, which has extended the objection deadline.
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is likely to approve Sharma's appointment given a majority held by the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
