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Alpine Law Associates is the leading full-service law firm encompassing a wide range of legal practices located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It consists of a team of the country's best lawyers, each with expertise in their respective fields, tailored to meet clients' specific needs.

Office Address

Anamnagar-29, Kathmandu

Phone Number

+977 9841114443

Email Address

info@lawalpine.com

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

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.

  • February 04, 2025
Principle of Res Judicata in Nepal (2026): Finality of Judgment Under CPC 2074

Principle of Res Judicata in Nepal (2026): Finality of Judgment Under CPC 2074

A 2026 practitioner's guide to the principle of res judicata in Nepal under the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074 — the four-prong test of same parties, same cause of action, final judgment on merits and competent jurisdiction; constructive res judicata for issues that could have been raised but weren't; cause-of-action estoppel and issue estoppel; the criminal double-jeopardy parallel under Article 20(2) of the Constitution; application to writ jurisdiction and tribunals; exceptions for jurisdictional defect, fraud, collusion and new evidence; and the Supreme Court jurisprudence shaping finality of judgment in Nepal.

  • April 24, 2025
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