Prakashman Singh Raut has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Nepal's Supreme Court in a ceremony held at the Presidential Residence, Sheetal Niwas, on Sunday. President Ramchandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to Chief Justice Raut.

Raut's appointment follows his unanimous approval by the Parliamentary Hearing Committee on October 2. Earlier on Sunday morning, President Paudel officially appointed Raut to the position of Chief Justice.

The swearing-in ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials, including Vice President Ramsahay Prasad Yadav, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Speaker Devraj Ghimire, and Chairman of the National Assembly Narayan Prasad Dahal.

Chief Justice Raut, who has a distinguished legal career, was recommended for the role by the Constitutional Council on September 16. He served as a Supreme Court Justice since August 1, 2016. Raut holds a Bachelor’s degree in law from Nepal Law Campus, Tribhuvan University, and has an extensive legal background, specialising in civil, criminal, and constitutional cases.

He practised as an advocate and senior advocate between 1983 and 2016, and he was elected President of the Supreme Court Bar Association in 2006. Raut's appointment comes after the retirement of former Chief Justice Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha, who stepped down upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65 on Saturday.