Dr. Manoj Sharma

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.

Manoj Sharma has officially assumed office as the new Chief Justice at the Supreme Court in Kathmandu, following his appointment. However, the ceremony was marked by the absence of key figures, including the acting Chief Justice and representatives from the Nepal Bar Association, who are protesting the alleged disregard for judicial seniority in his appointment.