[2] According to the Sub-Article 2 of Article 157 of the Constitution of Nepal, the Attorney General is appointed by the President on the recommendation of the prime ministers.

The same Sub-Article states that the Attorney General shall hold the office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister.

The current Attorney General, Ramesh Badal, was appointed on 17th July 2024.

He holds Master's Degree in Humanities & Social Science, Bachelor in Laws (B.L.

During his tenure, the Third Five-Year Strategic Plan of the Office of the Attorney General was introduced.

Previously, he served as the Minister of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Member of Constituent Assembly, and General Secretary of the Nepal Bar Association.

Specifically, he had played an instrumental role in the constitution drafting process.

He had been accredited for leading the prosecution system to effectively implement the newly enacted Criminal Codes.

He is recognized for his contributions in framing and implementing the Second Strategic Plan of the Office of the Attorney General, Nepal.

Previously, he served as the President and General Secretary of the Nepal Bar Association.

He served as chief justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal from 16 June 2023 to 4 August 2023 and is now retired.