Jurisdiction In Nepal

How to File a Case in Nepal 2026: Civil + Criminal Procedure

How to file a civil or criminal case in Nepal under the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074 and Muluki Criminal Procedure Code 2074 — jurisdiction selection, plaint drafting, court-fee payment under the Court Fee Act 2017, FIR registration for criminal matters, summons and the path to first hearing. Covers District Court venue rules, the 2-year limitation for contract claims, and where to escalate. Updated April 2026.