Case Filing In Nepal

Filing a Case in Nepal (2026): Civil + Criminal Steps Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to filing a case in Nepal — civil claim filing under the Civil Procedure Code 2074 (plaint, court fees, supporting documents, jurisdiction, defendant identification, summons), criminal complaint filing under the Criminal Procedure Code 2074 (FIR, charge sheet, role of the Attorney General under the State Cases Act 2049), special-jurisdiction filings (labour, revenue, foreign employment, debt recovery tribunals), constitutional writs under Articles 133 and 144, document requirements, ad valorem court fees, limitation awareness, mediation referral under the Mediation Act 2068, and online court filing.