Judicial Competence Nepal

Principle of Jurisdiction in Nepal (2026): Court Authority Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to the principle of jurisdiction in Nepal — territorial, subject-matter and hierarchical jurisdiction under the National Civil Procedure Code 2074 and the Administration of Justice Act 2073; original, appellate, writ and advisory jurisdiction; District Court, High Court and Supreme Court powers; tribunals under Article 152; consequences of acting without jurisdiction; and how to challenge a jurisdictional defect.