KATHMANDU, Nov 13: Four newly appointed justices of the Supreme Court (SC) took the oath of office and secrecy on Thursday, formally assuming their judicial responsibilities.
Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma administered the oath to Justices Dr Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, Janak Pande and Gokarna Dangi amid a ceremony at the President’s Office, Sheetal Niwas, in the presence of President Ram Chandra Paudel.
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President Paudel had appointed the four justices on the recommendation of the Judicial Council after their names were endorsed by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee.
Their appointment completes the final stage of the constitutional process for their elevation to the country's highest court.
