Prime Minister Balen Summons Constitutional Council Meeting to Recommend New Chief Justice
Wed, May 6, 2026 3:05 PM on Latest,
Prime Minister Balendra Shah (Balen) has officially called for a meeting of the Constitutional Council to be held tomorrow, Thursday, at 5:00 PM. According to the Prime Minister's Secretariat, the primary agenda for this session is the recommendation for the appointment of a new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. The position is currently being overseen by Acting Chief Justice Sapana Pradhan Malla.
