Sharma sworn in as Chief Justice amid reform pledges and seniority debate

KATHMANDU, May 20: President Ram Chandra PAudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma at a special ceremony held at the Presidential Residence, Shital Niwas, on Tuesday evening, formally ushering in a new leadership phase in Nepal’s judiciary amid debates over his appointment and expectations of sweeping reforms.