AG Banjade sworn in

Chief Justice Dilip Kumar Poudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Attorney General (AG) Yagya Murti Banjade at the Supreme Court (SC) on Monday.

Breaking with the tradition, Banjade swore in at the SC. Earlier, the AG's swearing in ceremony used to be held at the Royal Palace in the presence of the king.

Banjade, a prominent lawyer, who has been practicing law for more than 30 years, was appointed AG on May 12 on the recommendation of the new all-party government.