Supreme Court: Manoj Kumar Sharma Recommended for Chief Justice, Sapana Malla Denied

Kathmandu. Balen Shah-led Constitutional Council has chosen fourth-ranking judge Manoj Kumar Sharma, preventing Sapana Malla Pradhan, who is next in line, from becoming the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

The Constitutional Council meeting held on Thursday, disregarding the order of seniority, dashed Sapana's hopes of becoming Chief Justice as Sharma was recommended for the post.