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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

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
Principle of Res Judicata in Nepal (2026): Finality of Judgment Under CPC 2074

Principle of Res Judicata in Nepal (2026): Finality of Judgment Under CPC 2074

A 2026 practitioner's guide to the principle of res judicata in Nepal under the Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074 — the four-prong test of same parties, same cause of action, final judgment on merits and competent jurisdiction; constructive res judicata for issues that could have been raised but weren't; cause-of-action estoppel and issue estoppel; the criminal double-jeopardy parallel under Article 20(2) of the Constitution; application to writ jurisdiction and tribunals; exceptions for jurisdictional defect, fraud, collusion and new evidence; and the Supreme Court jurisprudence shaping finality of judgment in Nepal.

  • April 24, 2025
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