KATHMANDU, July 7: President Ramchandra Paudel has appointed three new justices to the Supreme Court based on the recommendation of the Judicial Council. The appointments were made on Monday.
The newly appointed justices are: Senior Advocate Meghraj Pokharel, Chief Judge of the Janakpur High Court Shreekant Paudel, and Chief Judge of the Dipayal High Court Shanti Singh Thapa.
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According to President’s Office spokesperson Shailaja Regmi Bhattarai, the appointments were made in accordance with Article 129(2) of the Constitution.
