Kathmandu, July 8: Chief Justice Prakash Man Singh Raut has administered the oath of office and secrecy to the three newly appointed Justices of the Supreme Court.
At a programme held on the SC premises today, newly appointed Justices, Megh Raj Pokharel, Shreekanta Poudel and Shanti Singh Thapa took the oath of office and secrecy.
President Ramchandra Paudel on Monday had appointed them as SC Justices after endorsement of the names from Parliamentary Hearing Committee at the recommendation of Judicial Council.
Shortly after taking swear, all the newly appointed SC Justices have assumed their office.
Meanwhile, CJ Raut, in the capacity of Council Chairperson, administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed member of the Judicial Council, Mahesh Kumar Nepal.
Enhancing public trust on priority: CJ Raut
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Prakash Man Singh Raut, has said they are working round the clock to deliver justice in a speedy manner, thereby enhancing public trust.
Informing media persons about lottery system placed at the Supreme Court today, CJ Raut mentioned, “Though the Constitution has arranged 21 justices including a Chief Justice at the apex court, it is yet to be fulfilled. With the addition of three justices, the number has reached 20 today. We are fulfilling our justice delivery responsibility in a speedy manner and conducting daily review to make our activities efficient.”
He urged all to focus on enhancing performance in order to ensure delivery effective while welcoming three additional justices at the apex court.
