List of sitting judges of the Supreme Court of Nepal
This is a list of judges of the Supreme Court of Nepal, the highest court in Nepal. The list is ordered according to seniority. There are currently 17 judges (including the chief justice), with the maximum possible number being 21. As per the Constitution of Nepal, judges of the Supreme Court must take a mandatory retirement aged 65.[1]
Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut is the current Chief Justice, having assumed office on 6 October 2024.[2][3]
List of Judges ordered by seniority
[edit]| Sr. No. | Name | Gender | Date of appointment | Becomes CJ on | Date of retirement | Appointed from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prakash Man Singh Raut (Chief Justice) |
Male | 1 August 2016 (8 years, 334 days) |
6 October 2024 (268 days) |
30 March 2026 (−272 days) |
Bar |
| 2 | Sapana Pradhan Malla | Female | 1 August 2016 (8 years, 334 days) |
31 March 2026 (−273 days) |
14 November 2028 (−3 years, 136 days) |
Bar |
| 3 | Kumar Regmi | Male | 19 April 2019 (6 years, 73 days) |
15 November 2028 (−3 years, 137 days) |
6 September 2031 (−6 years, 67 days) |
Bar |
| 4 | Hari Prasad Phuyal | Male | 19 April 2019 (6 years, 73 days) |
7 September 2031 (−6 years, 68 days) |
5 October 2035 (−10 years, 96 days) |
Bar |
| 5 | Manoj Kumar Sharma | Male | 19 April 2019 (6 years, 73 days) |
17 June 2035 (−9 years, 351 days) |
Bar | |
| 6 | Kumar Chudal | Male | 19 April 2021 (4 years, 73 days) |
26 October 2025 (−117 days) |
Patan High Court | |
| 7 | Nahakul Subedi | Male | 19 April 2021 (4 years, 73 days) |
6 October 2035 (−10 years, 97 days) |
21 June 2036 (−10 years, 356 days) |
Surkhet High Court |
| 8 | Til Prasad Shrestha | Male | 30 March 2022 (3 years, 93 days) |
29 August 2026 (−1 year, 59 days) |
Biratnagar High Court | |
| 9 | Binod Sharma | Male | 18 September 2023 (1 year, 286 days) |
1 November 2026 (−1 year, 123 days) |
Patan High Court | |
| 10 | Saranga Subedi | Female | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 193 days) |
2 February 2032 (−6 years, 216 days) |
Janakpur High Court | |
| 11 | Abdul Ajiz Musalman | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 193 days) |
23 March 2030 (−4 years, 265 days) |
Patan High Court, Hetauda Bench | |
| 12 | Mahesh Sharma Poudel | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 193 days) |
23 May 2030 (−4 years, 326 days) |
Patan High Court | |
| 13 | Tek Prasad Dhungana | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 193 days) |
22 June 2036 (−10 years, 357 days) |
20 December 2036 (−11 years, 172 days) |
Patan High Court |
| 14 | Sunil Kumar Pokharel | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 193 days) |
18 October 2034 (−9 years, 109 days) |
Bar | |
| 15 | Balkrishna Dhakal | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 193 days) |
18 June 2034 (−8 years, 352 days) |
Bar | |
| 16 | Nripadhwoj Niraula | Male | 10 November 2024 (233 days) |
21 December 2036 (−11 years, 173 days) |
7 February 2037 (−11 years, 221 days) |
Patan High Court |
| 17 | Nityananda Pandeya | Male | 10 November 2024 (233 days) |
24 February 2031 (−5 years, 238 days) |
Tulsipur High Court | |
| Source:[4] | ||||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "The Constitution of Nepal" (PDF). Nepal Law Commission. Retrieved 27 August 2023.
- ^ "President Paudel appoints Prakash Man Singh Raut as chief justice". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Prakash Man Singh Raut unanimously endorsed as chief justice". setopati.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Hon'ble The Chief Justice & Hon'ble Justices". Supreme Court of Nepal. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
External links
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