(1) In addition to the Chief Justice of Nepal, there will be a maximum of twenty judges in the Supreme Court (2) The appointment of the Chief Justice on the recommendation of the Constitutional Council and other judges of the Supreme Court on the recommendation of the Judicial Council shall be made by the President.
(3) A person who has served as a judge of the Supreme Court for at least three years will be eligible to be appointed to the post of Chief Justice.
(4) The term of office of the Chief Justice shall be six years (5) Graduated in Law and worked for at least five years in the post of Chief Justice or Judge of the High Court, or graduated in Law and advocated continuously for at least fifteen years as a senior advocate or advocate, or worked continuously in the field of justice or law for at least fifteen years. A Nepali citizen who has gained fame as a judge or who has worked at least twelve years in the gazetted first grade or higher position of the judicial service will be considered eligible for appointment to the position of judge of the Supreme Court. Explanation: The period during which he served as Chief Justice or Judge in the Court of Appeal before the coming into force of this Constitution shall be considered as the period during which he served as Chief Justice or Judge of the High Court for the purpose of this clause.
(6) If the position of the Chief Justice is vacant or if the Chief Justice is unable to perform his duties for any reason, or if the Chief Justice is not present in the Supreme Court due to being on leave or going out of Nepal, the senior most judge of the Supreme Court shall act as the Chief Justice permanently.