Nepal’s President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday appointedPrakash Man Singh Raut as the new Chief Justiceof the country. Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Justice Raut at a special ceremony organized at Sheetal Niwas, the President’s Office.
Presence at Ceremony
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including
- Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav,
- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli,
- Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and
- Chairman of the National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal.
Parliamentary Endorsement
- Raut received aunanimous endorsementfrom the parliamentary hearing committee during a meeting on October 2.
- His appointment aligns with Article 129, Clause 2 of the Constitution of Nepal.
Constitutional Council Recommendation
- The Constitutional Council convened on September 16 and recommended Raut for the Chief Justice position.
Successor to Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha
- Raut’s appointment fills the vacancy left byBishowambhar Prasad Shrestha, who retired on October 5after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65.
Legal Background
- Practiced law from 1983 to 2016 and served asPresident of the Supreme Court Bar Association in 2006.
- Raut has extensive experience, having served as a Supreme Court Justice since August 1, 2016.
- He holds a Bachelor’s degree in law from Tribhuvan University and has specialized in civil, criminal, and constitutional law.
Future Role
His legal expertise and commitment to integrity suggest a promising future for Nepal’s judicial system.
As Chief Justice, Raut is expectedto uphold justice and the rule of law, leveraging his extensive legal background to enhance Nepal’s judicial system.
