Kathmandu: Justice Cholendra Shamsher J B Rana Wednesday took over as the new Chief Justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court.
President Bidya Devi Bhandari administered the oath to Rana at the swearing-in ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, the official residence of the President, The Himalayan Times reported.
Rana, who will have a tenure of four years, has succeeded Chief Justice Om Prakas Mishra.
Rana was appointed as the permanent judge of the Supreme Court on May 27, 2014, the report said. (PTI)
