His Majesty King Gyanendra Monday administered oath of office and secrecy to the newly appointed Chief Justice Dilip Kumar Poudel at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace .
Chief Justice Dilip Kumar Poudel (File Photo)
Chief Justice Dilip Kumar Poudel (File Photo)
Poudel assumed his official duty from today.
The King had, upon the recommendation of the Constitutional Council (CC), appointed senior most Justice at the Supreme Court Dilip Kumar Poudel as Chief Justice of the apex court on Saturday.
Chairman of Royal Council, Parashu Narayan Chaudhary also administered the oath of office and secrecy of the Royal Council to the newly appointed CJ.
Speaking to the media after his swearing ceremony, the newly appointed CJ said he would work on enhancing the image of judiciary in the country.
Saying he would concentrate on constitutional issues, Poudel said he would prioritize on settling the case demanding the reinstatement of the dissolved House of Representatives. The case is pending in the apex court.
He also said that his appointment was fully constitutional. He didn’t elaborate.