Supreme Court website updated with Sharma’s name before oath process concluded
▸ Part of: Manoj Kumar Sharma Assumes Chief Justice Role Amid Judicial Distrust and Reform Plans
The Supreme Court's administration updated its website with Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma's name as Chief Justice while his oath-taking ceremony was still in progress. The court administration updated Sharma's designation before he formally assumed office, replacing the name of Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla. This occurred a day after writ petitions against Sharma were reportedly ordered registered by Malla, leading some court staff to leave the office.
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