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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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Punishment System in Nepal (2026): Sentencing Act 2074 Guide

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.

  • 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
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
PAN Card Registration in Nepal 2026: Steps, Documents & Fees

PAN Card Registration in Nepal 2026: Steps, Documents & Fees

A 2026 practitioner's guide to PAN card registration in Nepal — the 9-digit Permanent Account Number, the personal PAN, business PAN, and D-PAN withholding-agent categories, the legal trigger under Section 78 of the Income Tax Act 2058, eligibility, required documents for individual and business applicants, the online registration process through taxpayerportal.ird.gov.np, the biometric and final-issuance step at the local Inland Revenue Office, the zero-fee policy, the 1-3 working day timeline, the transactions that require a PAN (bank account, employment, real-estate registration, vehicle registration, contracts above NPR 1 lakh), the integration with the Nagarik App, the penalty exposure for non-registration, and the assessment risk of operating without a PAN.

  • April 04, 2025
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