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Dr. Manoj Sharma Appointed Chief Justice Amid Controversy Over Seniority

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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.

  • Acting Chief Justice Sapana Malla Pradhan applied for a 20-day leave following Dr. Manoj Sharma's appointment, reportedly due to dissatisfaction with being bypassed for the Chief Justice position.
  • The Judicial Council initially listed Sapana Malla Pradhan as the senior-most judge on its website after Sharma's appointment but later removed her name, citing a lack of clear information.
  • Concerns have been raised that Dr. Manoj Sharma's appointment was made to 'repay a favor' to former Chief Justice Damodar Sharma, his uncle.
  • The Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously endorsed Dr. Manoj Sharma's nomination after evaluating his qualifications and judicial experience.

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