Kathmandu, May 19 -- Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has formally assumed office as the Chief Justice following his appointment and oath of office. The appointment of Sharma as Chief Justice concludes 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 Hearing Committee.

Following the appointment, Sharma took his oath of office and is set to begin his responsibilities at the Supreme Court from Wednesday, including overseeing bench allocation and daily case management.

With this appointment, Sharma becomes the 33rd Chief Justice and will serve a six-year term as outlined under Article...