Seven Complaints Filed Against Proposed Chief Justice Manoj Sharma
Seven complaints have been filed against proposed Chief Justice Manoj Sharma as Nepal’s parliamentary hearing process moves ahead.
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डा. मनोजकुमार शर्मा सर्वोच्च अदालतको ३३ औं प्रधानन्यायाधीशमा नियुक्त
डा. मनोजकुमार शर्माले मंगलबार राष्ट्रपति रामचन्द्र पौडेलबाट पद तथा गोपनीयताको शपथ ग्रहण गरी नेपालको ३३ औं प्रधानन्यायाधीशको कार्यभार सम्हाल्नुभएको छ। संसदीय सुनुवाइ समितिले उहाँको नाम सर्वसम्मतिले अनुमोदन गरेपछि यो नियुक्ति भएको हो, यद्यपि उहाँविरुद्ध १६ वटा उजुरी परेका थिए र विपक्षी दलहरूले सुनुवाइ प्रक्रिया छिटो गरिएको भन्दै आपत्ति जनाएका थिए। सुनुवाइका क्रममा शर्माले अदालतमा बाँकी रहेका मुद्दाहरू १८ महिनाभित्र फछ्र्यौट गर्ने र सूचना प्रविधिको प्रयोगमार्फत न्यायमा पहुँच बढाउने १८ महिने कार्ययोजना प्रस्तुत गर्नुभएको थियो।
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TopicsChief Justice of NepalCPN (UML)Federal Parliament of NepalKathmanduRastriya Swatantra PartySingha Durbar
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Chief Justice’s hearing limited to a formality only
KATHMANDU: Without examining the 16 complaints filed against Chief Justice-designate Manoj Kumar Sharma, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee has approved his nomination in a hurried manner, effectively bypassing established scrutiny practices. In a departure from past parliamentary tradition, the committee completed the hearing on the same day the complaints were opened and endorsed the Constitutional Council’s […]
New Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma Assumes Office, Pledges Impartiality
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Manoj Kumar Sharma assumes office as Chief Justice
KATHMANDU: In a rare sequence of events completed within a single day, Manoj Kumar Sharma has assumed office as the Chief Justice of Nepal following parliamentary hearing, approval, appointment, oath-taking and formal assumption of duties. Sharma’s appointment was finalized on Tuesday after he appeared before the parliamentary hearing committee in Singha Durbar and responded to […]
Supreme Court website updated with Sharma’s name before oath process concluded
KATHMANDU: Supreme Court administration has updated its official website with the name of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma as Chief Justice while his oath-taking ceremony was still underway at the President’s Office in Shital Niwas. The court administration hurriedly replaced the name of Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla with that of Sharma even before he […]
Access to justice shall be increased with IT use: Proposed Chief Justice Dr Sharma
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Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in, takes charge as Chief Justice
KATHMANDU: Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has formally assumed office as the Chief Justice following his appointment and oath of office, concluding a process that had drawn extensive political and legal attention in recent weeks. President Ram Chandra Paudel appointed Sharma to the post on Tuesday after his name was unanimously approved by the Parliamentary […]
Manoj Kumar Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice
KATHMANDU: Manoj Kumar Sharma was sworn in as chief justice on Tuesday after receiving parliamentary hearing approval, taking the oath of office from Ram Chandra Paudel. According to Supreme Court spokesperson Arjun Koirala, Sharma is also scheduled to assume office later on Tuesday. The Constitutional Council selected Sharma from a list of six names recommended […]
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma Approved as Chief Justice Amidst Controversy
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Manoj Kumar Sharma Set to Become Nepal’s Chief Justice
Parliamentary hearings advance for Chief Justice nominee Manoj Kumar Sharma amid judicial reform concerns.
Manoj Kumar Sharma Set to Become Nepal’s Chief Justice
Parliamentary hearings advance for Chief Justice nominee Manoj Kumar Sharma amid judicial reform concerns.
Parliamentary Hearing Committee endorses Sharma's name for Chief Justice
The Parliamentary Hearing Committee unanimously approved the name of the Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma for the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Committee Chairman Bodh Narayan Shrestha said that the committee meeting held today at Singha Durbar made the decision to this effect. Before this, the proposed Chief Justice Sharma presented his work plan and it was discussed in the hearing committee. The committee had called
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Cabinet meeting begins at Singha Durbar
KATHMANDU: A Cabinet meeting has begun at Singha Durbar shortly after the Parliamentary Hearing Committee endorsed Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma for the post of Chief Justice. The meeting, called by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, is expected to take several important decisions. The government is currently engaged in preparations for the upcoming national budget. The Cabinet […]
PHC approves Dr. Sharma as Chief Justice
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 19: Parliamentary Hearing Committee (PHC) has approved Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma as the Chief...
Manoj Sharma’s name approved for Chief Justice
Kathmandu, May 19 Dr Manoj Sharma’s name has been unanimously approved for the position of Chief Justice. The Parliamentary Hearing Committee, which met on Monday, approved his name. The committee had conducted the hearing on Tuesday itself. Following the conclusion of the hearing, the committee decided to approve Sharma’s name for Chief Justice. On May […] The post Manoj Sharma’s name approved for Chief Justice appeared first on OnlineKhabar English News.
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma unanimously approved as Chief Justice
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed the name of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma for the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The endorsement came after the parliamentary hearing of Sharma, who was recommended by the Constitutional Council for the top judicial position. Following the approval, Sharma is set to receive his […]
Parliamentary hearing committee unanimously endorses Manoj Kumar Sharma as Chief Justice
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has unanimously endorsed the name of Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma for the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Sharma’s endorsement came after the completion of the parliamentary hearing process conducted following his recommendation by the Constitutional Council. With the committee’s approval, Sharma is set to receive his formal […]
Manoj Kumar Sharma appears before parliamentary hearing committee for Chief Justice hearing
KATHMANDU: Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, who has been recommended for the post of Chief Justice, appeared before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee on Tuesday. During the committee meeting held at Singha Durbar, complaints filed against Sharma were distributed among committee members for study. Following the distribution of the complaints, Sharma appeared before the parliamentary committee to […]
Parliamentary hearing of proposed CJ Sharma starts
By TRN Online, Kathmandu, May 19: Parliamentary hearing of the proposed chief justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has started...
Parliamentary hearing of CJ nominee Sharma underway, appointment likely today
KATHMANDU: The parliamentary hearing of proposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has begun at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee in Singha Durbar. During the session, Sharma presented his action plan, stating that he would make judicial procedures more efficient, smooth, clean, impartial, and accountable. Lawmakers are currently putting forward their questions and Sharma is responding to […]
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Proposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma Appears Before Parliamentary Hearing Committee
Kathmandu. Proposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has appeared before the parliamentary hearing committee. He appeared in the meeting held...
Proposed CJ Sharma pledges transparent judicial appointments
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee is conducting a hearing on proposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma. The committee has been discussing complaints filed against Sharma since Tuesday morning. The committee has summoned Sharma for discussion today. However, he has already submitted his action plan to the committee. In the action plan, Sharma has expressed his […]
Sharma’s hearing pushed on fast track; opposition raises concerns, RSP MP warns against prolonging process
KATHMANDU: The Parliamentary Hearing Committee has advanced the confirmation process of Chief Justice nominee Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma. In a meeting held on Tuesday at Singha Durbar, the committee distributed complaints filed against Sharma to its members for review. A total of 16 complaints have been registered against the nominee. Following the distribution, the committee […]
Proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma Declared Ineligible by Complainant
Kathmandu. An objection has been filed at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee stating that proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma...
Parliamentary hearing on proposed CJ Sharma scheduled for 1:30 PM today
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Proposed CJ Sharma presents ambitious 18-month case clearance plan
KATHMANDU: Proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma has unveiled an ambitious action plan aiming to clear years of pending cases at the Supreme Court within 18 months. Presenting his vision and work plan before the Parliamentary Hearing Committee on Tuesday, Sharma stressed a technology-driven judiciary and corruption-free court administration as key priorities for reform. […]
Two Members Absent from Parliamentary Hearing Committee Meeting on Proposed Chief Justice
Kathmandu. Two members of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, which is discussing the hearing of proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma,...
Hearing Committee divided on fast-track hearing of CJ nominee Sharma
KATHMANDU: A sharp disagreement has emerged in the Parliamentary Hearing Committee over whether the hearing process of proposed Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma should be completed today or allowed more time for study and deliberation. Ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) lawmakers pushed for an immediate continuation of the process, insisting that complaints should be heard […]
Parliamentary Hearing Committee Chairman Emphasizes Timely Decision on Proposed Chief Justice
Kathmandu. Parliamentary Hearing Committee Chairman Bodhnarayan Shrestha has stated that the hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manojkumar Sharma...
Parliamentary hearing committee proceeds with chief justice hearing despite opposition objections
KATHMANDU: The first meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee convened to review the nomination of proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma concluded on Tuesday after setting a same-day schedule for further proceedings despite strong objections from opposition lawmakers. The meeting held at Singha Durbar decided to continue the hearing process on Tuesday itself, rejecting […]
Opposition lawmakers object to rushed hearing schedule for proposed chief justice
KATHMANDU: Opposition lawmakers have strongly objected to the schedule set to conclude the parliamentary hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma within a single day. During Tuesday’s meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee, opposition lawmakers argued that they had not been given adequate time to study the complaints and Sharma’s work plan, […]
Parliamentary Hearing Committee to Review Complaints Against Proposed Chief Justice Manoj Sharma in Closed Session
Kathmandu. The Parliamentary Hearing Committee will exclude the media when opening complaints filed against proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma...
Hearing Begins for Chief Justice Nominee Manoj Kumar Sharma
Parliamentary hearing begins for Chief Justice nominee Manoj Kumar Sharma.
UML objects to fast-track hearing on proposed chief justice
KATHMANDU: The CPN-UML has objected to what it called an unnecessarily rushed parliamentary hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma. Speaking at a meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee at Singha Durbar on Tuesday, UML lawmaker Padma Aryal alleged that the hearing process lacked transparency and that lawmakers were not given adequate […]
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Parliamentary Hearing Process Begins for Proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
Kathmandu. The parliamentary hearing process for proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma has begun. Speaking at the meeting of...
Parliamentary hearing on proposed Chief Justice Sharma begins today
KATHMANDU: The parliamentary hearing on Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma, recommended by the Constitutional Council for the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, is beginning today. A meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee has bene scheduled for at Singha Durbar to initiate the process. The meeting has an agenda to open and distribute the […]
Parliamentary Hearing Begins for Proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma
Kathmandu. Parliamentary hearing is starting from today on proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma. Sharma's hearing will be held...
PHC to begin scrutiny of 16 complaints against proposed CJ Sharma today
A PHC meeting scheduled for 8 AM will formally open the complaints lodged against Sharma, who has been recommended for the position of chief justice.
16 complaints filed against proposed Chief Justice Manoj Sharma
KATHMANDU: Sixteen complaints have been filed against proposed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma, according to the Federal Parliament Secretariat. A meeting of the Parliamentary Hearing Committee under the federal parliament held on May 9 had provided a 10-day period for submitting complaints against Sharma’s nomination. The Parliament Secretariat said on Monday that 16 complaints […]
16 complaints filed against proposed Chief Justice Manoj Sharma
KATHMANDU: Sixteen complaints have been filed against proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma, the Federal Parliament Secretariat said. The Parliamentary Hearing Committee had given a 10-day period to register complaints after its May 9 meeting. The hearing process will begin on Tuesday, with complainants asked to attend at Singha Durbar.
Petition filed at Parliamentary Hearing Committee seeking rejection of CJ nominee Sharma
KATHMANDU: A written petition has been filed at the Parliamentary Hearing Committee of the Federal Parliament demanding the rejection of the appointment of Chief Justice nominee Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma. The petition, registered by Jasmine Ojha of Maitidevi, Kathmandu, raises serious concerns over constitutional eligibility, ethics, impartiality and institutional integrity in relation to Sharma’s nomination. […]
Seven complaints filed against proposed Chief Justice Manoj Sharma
KATHMANDU: Seven complaints have been registered with the Parliamentary Hearing Committee against proposed Chief Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma. According to Ekram Giri, who also serves as spokesperson and joint secretary of the Federal Parliament Secretariat, the complaints had been filed by Saturday evening. Earlier, on May 10, the Parliamentary Hearing Committee had issued a public […]