Sharma sworn-in as chief justice amid backlash over seniority bypass
Summary
Manoj Kumar Sharma was sworn in as the chief justice of Nepal's Supreme Court, despite controversy over bypassing seniority. He pledged judicial reforms including digital courts and reducing case backlogs during his six-year tenure.
Key Points
- Manoj Kumar Sharma became Nepal’s Chief Justice after being recommended despite seniority bypass.
- He submitted a 19-point action plan focusing on judicial reforms, digitalization, and case backlog reduction.
- Sharma faced scrutiny during the parliamentary hearing but was endorsed unanimously.
- His tenure faces challenges from internal court divisions and a divided Nepal Bar Association.
