Nepal Muluki Civil Code 2074: Plain-English Guide (2026)
Complete guide to the Muluki Civil Code 2074 and Muluki Criminal Code 2074 in Nepal — chapters, key provisions on family, contract, property, inheritance, and crimes. Updated April 2026.
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Punishment System in Nepal (2026): Sentencing Act 2074 Guide
A 2026 practitioner's guide to the punishment system in Nepal under the National Penal Code 2074 and National Sentencing Act 2074 — types of punishment, imprisonment categories (simple, rigorous, life), fines, confiscation, community service, suspended sentences, probation, the constitutional abolition of capital punishment under Article 16, the Prison Act 2019 framework on classification and rehabilitation, and parole / remission of sentence.
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Writ Procedure in Nepal (2026): 5 Constitutional Writs
A 2026 practitioner's guide to writ procedure in Nepal — the five constitutional writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto under the extraordinary jurisdiction of the Supreme Court (Article 133) and the High Courts (Article 144), locus standi rules for fundamental-rights and public-interest petitions, filing mechanics, supporting affidavits and the court fee, interim orders and stay relief, the standard of review and the fast-track listing of habeas corpus cases.
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Court Fee in Nepal 2026 — Civil and Writ Schedule
"Court fee in Nepal is governed by the Court Fees Act 2017 (1960) and Chapter 6 of the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074 (Sections 63-75). Civil suits attract ad-valorem fees on a slab basis — NPR 500 flat for claims up to NPR 25,000, rising to 1% for claims above NPR 2.5 million. Non-monetary civil suits (partition, eviction, declaratory) pay NPR 500 flat under Section 70. Writ petitions at the Supreme Court / High Court pay NPR 500 baseline; habeas corpus is FREE. Appeals attract a 15% surcharge on the original registration fee. Criminal cases — government prosecutes, accused pays no fee. Government, indigent litigants and certain notified bodies are exempt."
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Procedural Rights of Defendants in Nepal (2026): Constitutional Guide
A 2026 practitioner's guide to the procedural rights of defendants in Nepal under the Constitution of Nepal 2072 — Article 20 (no self-incrimination, right to counsel), Article 21 (fair trial, prompt hearing, presumption of innocence), Article 22 (no torture, no double jeopardy), Article 23 (no ex-post-facto laws, no excessive punishment) — read with the National Criminal Procedure Code 2074, Legal Aid Act framework, bail presumption, habeas corpus and the constitutional writ remedies under Articles 133 and 144.
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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.
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Best Divorce Lawyer in Nepal 2026 — Hire Checklist & NRN POA
A 2026 guide to hiring a divorce lawyer in Nepal — what they handle phase by phase from plaint to decree, mutual vs contested expertise, NRN Power of Attorney work, an eight-point checklist for choosing counsel, country-by-country embassy POA flow, MoFA attestation for foreign use, and how Alpine Law Associates manages divorce files for Kathmandu and diaspora clients.
Mediation and ADR in Nepal 2026 — Full Overview
"Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Nepal covers three statutory methods — mediation under the Mediation Act 2068 (2011), arbitration under the Arbitration Act 2055 (1999, fast-track amended March 2025 with Section 13A), and negotiation. Court-annexed mediation under Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074 Sections 193-195 settles 60-75% of property and family matters. Community mediation through Local Government Judicial Committees (Local Government Operation Act 2074, 3-month completion, 90-day DC appeal) reports 80-90% settlement rates. Labour mediation under Labour Act 2074 Sec 118 runs a 30-day window. ADR is faster, cheaper, and confidential vs litigation."