Born in Doti, Nepal
Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha
विश्वम्भर प्रसाद श्रेष्ठ
31st Chief Justice of Nepal
About
In August 2023, Bishowambhar Prasad Shrestha became the 31st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal. President Ram Chandra Poudel swore him in, following advice from the Constitutional Council. He served in this role for just over a year. His term ended in October 2024.
Quick facts
- Born
- 1959-10-06
- Birthplace
- Doti, Nepal
- Profession
- Jurist
- Nationality
- Nepal
- Status
- Alive
Previous roles
Chief Justice of Nepal
Supreme Court of Nepal · 2023-08-22–2024-10-04
Career & life timeline
- 1959-10-06
- 2023-08-22
Sworn in as the 31st Chief Justice of Nepal by President Ram Chandra Poudel, succeeding Hari Krishna Karki
- 2024-10-04
Completed his term as Chief Justice, succeeded by Prakash Man Singh Raut
Organizations & affiliations
- Supreme Court of Nepal
Last updated: 2026-09-06