Gopal Prasad Parajuli (born 28 April 1953) was the former and 27th chief Justice of Nepal. He was born in Tanahun, Nepal. 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. Even after his dismissal, he resigned from his post to the President on 15 March 2018.
Career He was born on Tanahun, Nepal.
Date of birth controversy 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
Professional career S. No. Designation Organization/Institution Tenure/Period 1Chief JusticeSupreme Court of Nepal17 July 2017 – 14 March 2018 2Acting Chief JusticeSupreme Court of Nepal7 June 2017 – 16 July 2017 3JusticeSupreme Court of NepalMay 2014 – 6 June 2017 4Chief JudgeVarious appellate courtsDecember 2010 – April 2014 5JudgeVarious appellate courtsOctober 1991 – November 2010 6Law Practitioner (Advocate)Supreme Court Bar Association and District Court Bar Association NawalparasiSeptember 1979 – October 1991
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