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Parliamentary Hearing Committee Approves Manoj Kumar Sharma for Chief Justice

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The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously approved Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma's nomination for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal. The committee reviewed 16 complaints filed against Sharma before reaching its decision. His appointment will now proceed to the President for final confirmation.

  • The Parliamentary Hearing Committee reviewed and addressed complaints filed against the proposed Chief Justice during the hearing process.
  • A total of 16 complaints were registered against Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma during the 10-day period provided by the committee.
  • The Constitutional Council had recommended Dr. Sharma for the Chief Justice position on May 7.
  • The Nepal Bar Association announced a symbolic protest, lighting lanterns in daylight, due to concerns over the state of the judiciary and the inability to register writ petitions.
  • The committee decided to return the reviewed complaints to the Constitutional Council for archival purposes.

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