Gopal Parajuli (born 28 April 1953) was the former and 27th chief Justice of Nepal. He was born in Tanahun, Nepal.[1] Inconsistencies in his birth date due to multiple records showing multiple dates led to his removal on 14 March 2018 by the Judicial Council citing he should have retired on 5 August 2017.[2] Even after his dismissal, he resigned from his post to the President on 15 March 2018.
Former Hon'ble Chief Justice Gopal Parajuli | |
|---|---|
| 27th Former Chief Justice of Nepal | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 April 1953 Tanahun, Nepal |
| Occupation | Former Chief Justice |
Career edit
Date of birth controversy edit
Four different date of births have surfaced and he reversed the decision made by previous Chief Justice Sushila Karki to extend his tenure as Chief Justice[4]
Professional career edit
| S. No. | Designation | Organization/Institution | Tenure/Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Justice | Supreme Court of Nepal | 17 July 2017 – 14 March 2018 |
| 2 | Acting Chief Justice | Supreme Court of Nepal | 7 June 2017 – 16 July 2017 |
| 3 | Justice | Supreme Court of Nepal | May 2014 – 6 June 2017 |
| 4 | Chief Judge | Various appellate courts | December 2010 – April 2014 |
| 5 | Judge | Various appellate courts | October 1991 – November 2010 |
| 6 | Law Practitioner (Advocate) | Supreme Court Bar Association and District Court Bar Association Nawalparasi | September 1979 – October 1991 |
References edit
- ^ "Gopal Prasad Parajuli assumes office as acting chief justice". The Himalayan Times. 30 April 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "Judicial Council relieves Chief Justice Parajuli". ekantipur. Kantipur Publications Pvt. Ltd. Retrieved 15 March 2018.
- ^ "CV : Rt. Hon'ble Mr. Gopal Parajuli Chief Justice Supreme Court of Nepal". Supreme Court Nepal. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ "प्रधानन्यायाधीश हटाउने काइते बाटो". Setopati. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
External links edit
- "Gopal Parsad Appointed as Chief Justice". Supreme Court Nepal.