Parliamentary hearing committee endorses Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice
Summary
The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed Supreme Court Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma for appointment as Nepal's chief justice, with the recommendation now forwarded to the president.
Key Points
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously endorsed Manoj Kumar Sharma as the chief justice of Nepal.
- The recommendation will be forwarded to President Ramchandra Paudel for appointment.
- Sharma outlined a judicial reform plan emphasizing e-court systems, backlog reduction, and judicial transparency.
- The appointment departs from the seniority tradition as Sharma is fourth in the seniority list.
