Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla Takes 20 Day Leave Following Appointment of Junior Chief Justice
Summary
Supreme Court Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has taken a 20-day leave following the appointment of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma as the new Chief Justice amid disagreements over judicial leadership.
Key Points
- Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has taken a 20-day leave after Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma was appointed Chief Justice.
- Malla had been Acting Chief Justice before Dr. Sharma's appointment.
- Malla was displeased with the Constitutional Council's recommendation of Dr. Sharma, who is junior to her.
- Dr. Sharma was sworn in despite Malla's absence and began his term officially.
