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.
Anamnagar-29, Kathmandu
A 2026 practitioner's guide to the juvenile justice system in Nepal under the Children's Act 2075 (2018) — age thresholds (under 10 absolute incapacity, 10-14 doli incapax, 14-16 reformative, 16-18 reduced punishment), Juvenile Court / Juvenile Bench at District Court, in-camera trial, identity protection, separate detention, diversion programmes, rehabilitation framework, Constitution Article 39, and UN CRC obligations.
"Juvenile justice in Nepal is governed by the Act Relating to Children 2075 (2018), the Juvenile Justice Execution Procedure Rules 2076 (2019), Constitution Article 39 and Section 45 of the Penal Code 2074 on criminal capacity. Under 10 — no criminal liability. 10-14 — limited capacity; maximum sanction is placement at a Bal Sudhar Griha. 14-16 — half of the adult sentence. 16-18 — two-thirds of the adult sentence. Every District Court runs a Juvenile Bench (judge + social worker + child psychologist) under Sec 30. Cabinet decided February 2025 to constitute dedicated Juvenile Courts. Hearings are closed; identity confidentiality protected. 120-day disposal target."
