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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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Theories of Punishment in Nepal (2026): Justice System Guide

Theories of Punishment in Nepal (2026): Justice System Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to the four classical theories of punishment — retributive, deterrent, reformative and preventive — and how each has shaped Nepal's criminal-justice policy under the National Penal Code 2074, the National Sentencing Act 2074 and the Constitution of Nepal 2072. Covers restorative justice through mediation, the constitutional abolition of capital punishment, and how judges weigh competing theories in real sentencing decisions.

  • March 31, 2025
Currency Law in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

Currency Law in Nepal 2082/83 (2026)

"What currency law in Nepal covers in 2026 — the Nepal Rastra Bank Act 2058 making NRB the sole issuer of notes and coins, the Foreign Exchange (Regulation) Act 2019 governing foreign-currency controls and the surrender duty, the NPR-INR fixed peg, the travel foreign-exchange facility, the 2025 change on carrying Indian notes, and the currency-counterfeiting offences under the National Penal Code 2074."

  • March 31, 2025
Elements of a Valid Contract in Nepal 2026: Civil Code 2074

Elements of a Valid Contract in Nepal 2026: Civil Code 2074

A valid contract in Nepal under the Muluki Civil Code 2074 needs seven elements — offer and acceptance under Section 504, lawful consideration, capacity of parties under Section 506, free consent under Section 505, lawful object, certainty, and possibility of performance. This guide unpacks each element with the governing section, the void / voidable consequence when the element fails, and how Nepali courts evaluate enforceability. Updated April 2026.

  • March 31, 2025
Writ Procedure in Nepal (2026): 5 Constitutional Writs

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.

  • March 31, 2025
Juvenile Justice System in Nepal (2026): Children's Act 2075 Guide

Juvenile Justice System in Nepal (2026): Children's Act 2075 Guide

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.

  • March 31, 2025
Juvenile Case Proceedings in Nepal 2026 — Children Act

Juvenile Case Proceedings in Nepal 2026 — Children Act

"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."

  • April 02, 2025
Court Fee in Nepal 2026 — Civil and Writ Schedule

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."

  • April 02, 2025
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