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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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Medical Negligence in Nepal (2026): NMC + Civil Code + CPA Guide

Medical Negligence in Nepal (2026): NMC + Civil Code + CPA Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to medical negligence in Nepal under the tri-statute framework — the Nepal Medical Council Act 2020, the Muluki Civil Code 2074 negligence provisions (Sections 672 to 684), and the Consumer Protection Act 2075 — covering the four elements of negligence, the Bolam standard for professional care, the multi-track remedy options (NMC complaint, Consumer Court, District Court civil suit, criminal complaint), compensation ranges, documentation requirements and hospital vicarious liability.

  • January 25, 2025
Consumer Protection Law in Nepal 2026: Rights & Remedies

Consumer Protection Law in Nepal 2026: Rights & Remedies

"The Consumer Protection Act 2075 (2018) replaced the 1998 Act. It codifies nine consumer rights, sets penalties from NPR 30,000 + 2 years (false advertising under Sec 9a) to NPR 500,000 + 14 years (life-threatening harm under Sec 10e), establishes a specialised Consumer Court (Kathmandu, operating since Falgun 2078), and lets consumers seek compensation under Section 22. Complaints are filed free at the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection (DoCSCP) Babarmahal, Local-Level Dispute Resolution Committee or directly at the Consumer Court."

  • January 28, 2025
Rape Laws in Nepal (2026): Penal Code 2074 Section 219 Guide

Rape Laws in Nepal (2026): Penal Code 2074 Section 219 Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to rape laws in Nepal under the National Penal Code 2074 — Section 219 definition and consent test, statutory rape (under 18), the age-graduated punishment ladder, aggravated rape, marital rape under Section 219 sub-section (4), the Section 229 one-year limitation problem, FIR process at the District Police, medical examination, in-camera trial, victim identity protection, and the Crime Victim Protection Act 2075 framework.

  • February 13, 2025
Procedural Rights of Defendants in Nepal (2026): Constitutional Guide

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.

  • April 02, 2025
Tort Law in Nepal (2026): Civil Code 2074 Sections 672-684

Tort Law in Nepal (2026): Civil Code 2074 Sections 672-684

A 2026 practitioner's guide to tort law in Nepal under the Muluki Civil Code 2074, Chapter 17 (Sections 672 to 684) — categories of tort (intentional torts, negligence, strict liability, vicarious liability), the four elements of negligence read into Nepali jurisprudence, the overlap between tort and crime, available remedies (damages, injunction, declaratory relief), the limitation period for tort claims, common defences and District Court procedure for filing a tort suit.

  • April 23, 2025
Unlawful Detention in Nepal 2026 — Habeas Corpus Guide

Unlawful Detention in Nepal 2026 — Habeas Corpus Guide

"Unlawful detention in Nepal is governed by Articles 17 (right to freedom), 20 (right relating to justice — produce within 24 hours), 21 (rights of crime victim) and 22 (right against torture) of the Constitution of Nepal 2015, the Muluki Aparadh Sanhita (Penal Code) 2074 Sections 200-205 (unlawful detention offences — up to 4 years for secret confinement; up to 3 years for simple unlawful detention plus victim compensation), and the Muluki Criminal Procedure Code 2074 custody-limit framework (24-hour production rule, 25-day investigation custody cap for serious offences). Habeas corpus is available under Article 133 (Supreme Court) and Article 144 (High Court) — filing is FREE and matters move on 24-72 hour expedited schedule."

  • May 04, 2025
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