Manoj Kumar Sharma | |
|---|---|
मनोजकुमार शर्मा | |
 Sharma in 2026 | |
| Chief Justice of Nepal | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2026 | |
| President | Ram Chandra Paudel |
| Vice President | Ram Sahaya Yadav |
| Preceded by | Sapana Pradhan Malla (acting) |
| Justice of Supreme Court of Nepal | |
| Assumed office 19 April 2019 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-06-18) 18 June 1970 |
| Education | Nepal Law Campus (LLB) University of Pune (LLM) Tribhuvan University (PhD) |
Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma[a] (born 18 June 1970) is a Nepalese jurist who has served as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal since 19 May 2026.[1][2] He had previously served as a Justice of the Supreme Court from April 2019 until his accession as Chief Justice.
Early life and education
Sharma was born in Birgunj. He received a Bachelor of Law degree from Nepal Law Campus and an LLM degree from University of Pune. He obtained a doctorate in Labor Law from Tribhuvan University.[3]
Career
Sharma became an advocate in 1995. He was appointed judge of the Supreme Court on 19 April 2019. He has previously served as an additional Judge of the Appellate Court in Butwal and Patan from 10 June 2013 to 12 December 2015.[4]
In one of the first major decision by the government of Balen Shah, Sharma was recommended by the Constitutional Council, ahead of three other senior judges of the Supreme Court, to become the next chief justice, citing his better frequency is resolution of lawsuits and in a break from tradition of appointing the senior-most judge as Chief Justice.[5]
On 19 May 2026, following fast-tracked hearings, the parliamentary committee endorsed his appointment, and he was sworn in as the 33rd Chief Justice later the same day[6][7]
Notes
- Nepali: डा. मनोजकुमार शर्मा
References
- "President administers oath of office to newly appointed Chief Justice Sharma". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- "प्रधानन्यायाधीश शर्माको शपथ र पदभार ग्रहण आजै". Online Khabar. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- "Honourable Dr.Manoj Kumar Sharma". supremecourt.gov.np. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- Dulal, Durga (7 May 2026). "Justice Manoj Sharma recommended for chief justice". The Kathmandu Post. Retrieved 7 May 2026.
- "Who Is Justice Dr. Manoj Sharma, Recommended as Nepal's Next Chief Justice?". Nepal News. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- "Parliamentary hearing committee endorses Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
- "Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma Sworn in as Chief Justice Amidst Controversy". Ratopati. 19 May 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.