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Chief Justice

प्रधानन्यायाधीश · Supreme Court of Nepal

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Chief Justiceप्रधानन्यायाधीशManoj Kumar Sharma · मनोजकुमार शर्माOfficial sourceIn office since 19 May 2026 (5 Jestha 2083 BS)Time in office: 4 months 12 daysExpected end (by law): 19 May 2032 (6 Jestha 2089 BS)

Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma (born 18 June 1970) is a Nepalese jurist who has served as the 33rd Chief Justice of Nepal since 19 May 2026. He had previously served as a Justice of the Supreme Court from April 2019 until his accession as Chief Justice.

Full profile · All holders of this officeSource: Supreme Court (supremecourt.gov.np) +2 · verified 16 min ago

Term of office

Constitution of Nepal: six-year term, retirement at age 65, whichever comes first.

Expected end for the current holder: 19 May 2032 (6 Jestha 2089 BS) (term). This is the date the law sets, not a forecast.

Tenure timeline

  1. Manoj Kumar SharmaCurrent19 May 2026 (5 Jestha 2083 BS) to present · 4 months 12 daysSource: Supreme Court (supremecourt.gov.np)

Questions

Who is the current Chief Justice of Nepal?
Manoj Kumar Sharma has held the office since 19 May 2026, according to Supreme Court (supremecourt.gov.np).

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