Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma Appointed 33rd Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Summary
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has been appointed the 33rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal, tasked with reducing case backlogs and addressing judicial controversies during his six-year tenure.
Key Points
- Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has been appointed as the 33rd Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.
- Sharma will serve a full six-year term and lead the Supreme Court until Jestha 2089.
- More than 22,000 cases are currently pending in the Supreme Court, posing a significant challenge during Sharma's tenure.
- Sharma faces allegations related to his previous appointments and must address judicial corruption and delays in case disposal.
