Justice Sharma Appointed Chief Justice of Nepal
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Manoj Kumar Sharma has been sworn in as Nepal's chief justice, following unanimous endorsement by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee. His appointment proceeded despite controversy over bypassing seniority in the selection process. This occurs amid a deepening rift within the Supreme Court, with officials defying the acting chief justice's orders.
Sharma sworn-in as chief justice amid backlash over seniority bypass
- Manoj Kumar Sharma was sworn in as chief justice despite controversy over bypassing seniority in his selection process. - The Constitutional Council recommended Sharma, who was fourth on the seniority list, by a majority vote, facing reservations from some members. - The parliamentary hearing process was unusually swift, with concerns raised about the handling of complaints and the review period…
Parliamentary committee backs Justice Sharma for Chief Justice
- The Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously endorsed Supreme Court Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma for appointment as Nepal's chief justice. - Sharma's endorsement followed a parliamentary hearing wh…
Supreme Court rift deepens as officials snub acting Chief Justice Malla’s order
- Nepal's Supreme Court is experiencing internal conflict as officials defied acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla's order to register a writ petition challenging a judicial appointment. - The di…
Officiating Chief Justice Orders Registration of Writ Against Chief Justice Recommendation Amid Growing Controversy
- Officiating Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla ordered the Supreme Court administration to register a writ petition challenging the recommendation of Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma as the next chief jus…