Dr. Manoj Sharma Appointed Chief Justice Amid Controversy Over Seniority
Dr. Manoj Sharma has been appointed the new Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court, assuming office despite questions surrounding his appointment bypassing seniority. The Constitutional Council's recommendation of Sharma, a fourth-ranking justice, over the senior-most acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla has sparked debate about judicial independence and the separation of powers.
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