Four SC justices take oath of office

Kathmandu, Nov 13: Chief Justice Dr Manoj Kumar Sharma administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed justices of Supreme Court (SC) in the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel today.

SC justices Dr Ratna Bahadur Bagchand, Chandra Bahadur Saru, Janak Pande and Gokarna Dangi were administered the oath of office and secrecy in the President’s Office, Shitalniwas.

Earlier, President Paudel had appointed the four justices upon the recommendation of Judicial Council. Before appointment by the President, the four justices were endorsed by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee. (RSS)