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, 155 days) |
6 October 2024 (89 days) |
30 March 2026 (−1 year, 86 days) |
Bar |
| 2 | Sapana Pradhan Malla | Female | 1 August 2016 (8 years, 155 days) |
31 March 2026 (−1 year, 87 days) |
14 November 2028 (−3 years, 316 days) |
Bar |
| 3 | Kumar Regmi | Male | 19 April 2019 (5 years, 259 days) |
15 November 2028 (−3 years, 317 days) |
6 September 2031 (−6 years, 246 days) |
Bar |
| 4 | Hari Prasad Phuyal | Male | 19 April 2019 (5 years, 259 days) |
7 September 2031 (−6 years, 247 days) |
5 October 2035 (−10 years, 275 days) |
Bar |
| 5 | Manoj Kumar Sharma | Male | 19 April 2019 (5 years, 259 days) |
17 June 2035 (−10 years, 165 days) |
Bar | |
| 6 | Kumar Chudal | Male | 19 April 2021 (3 years, 259 days) |
26 October 2025 (−296 days) |
Patan High Court | |
| 7 | Nahakul Subedi | Male | 19 April 2021 (3 years, 259 days) |
6 October 2035 (−10 years, 276 days) |
21 June 2036 (−11 years, 170 days) |
Surkhet High Court |
| 8 | Til Prasad Shrestha | Male | 30 March 2022 (2 years, 279 days) |
29 August 2026 (−1 year, 238 days) |
Biratnagar High Court | |
| 9 | Binod Sharma | Male | 18 September 2023 (1 year, 107 days) |
1 November 2026 (−1 year, 302 days) |
Patan High Court | |
| 10 | Saranga Subedi | Female | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 14 days) |
2 February 2032 (−7 years, 30 days) |
Janakpur High Court | |
| 11 | Abdul Ajiz Musalman | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 14 days) |
23 March 2030 (−5 years, 79 days) |
Patan High Court, Hetauda Bench | |
| 12 | Mahesh Sharma Poudel | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 14 days) |
23 May 2030 (−5 years, 140 days) |
Patan High Court | |
| 13 | Tek Prasad Dhungana | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 14 days) |
22 June 2036 (−11 years, 171 days) |
20 December 2036 (−11 years, 352 days) |
Patan High Court |
| 14 | Sunil Kumar Pokharel | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 14 days) |
18 October 2034 (−9 years, 288 days) |
Bar | |
| 15 | Balkrishna Dhakal | Male | 20 December 2023 (1 year, 14 days) |
18 June 2034 (−9 years, 166 days) |
Bar | |
| 16 | Nripadhwoj Niraula | Male | 10 November 2024 (54 days) |
21 December 2036 (−11 years, 353 days) |
7 February 2037 (−12 years, 35 days) |
Patan High Court |
| 17 | Nityananda Pandeya | Male | 10 November 2024 (54 days) |
24 February 2031 (−6 years, 52 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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