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New Chief Justice Manoj Sharma Assumes Office Amidst Protests

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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.

• The Nepal Bar Association described their absence from the oath-taking and welcome program as a symbolic protest against the appointment process.
• Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla was notably absent due to her strong dissatisfaction with the alleged bypassing of judicial seniority.
• The Nepal Bar Association had previously protested by lighting lanterns in daylight over the refusal to register writ petitions concerning controversial ordinances and judicial recommendations.
• Sharma signed his first official decision after taking charge of his new role.
• Judges, the chief registrar, senior officials, and court staff were present to welcome the new Chief Justice.