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Sharma Sworn in as Chief Justice Amid Backlash Over Seniority Bypass
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- Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice of Nepal Supreme Court on 2026-05-20.
- Appointment bypassed seniority (4th in line), causing backlash.
- Sharma proposed a 19-point action plan for judicial reform including digital integration and anti-corruption.
- Nepal Bar Association expressed dissatisfaction with the appointment.
- Sharma will serve a six-year term until May 2032.
