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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

Nepal Legal System

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Hierarchy of Courts in Nepal (2026): Court Structure

Hierarchy of Courts in Nepal (2026): Court Structure

A 2026 pillar guide to the hierarchy of courts in Nepal under the Constitution 2072 and the Administration of Justice Act 2073 — the three-tier court structure of one Supreme Court, seven High Courts and seventy-seven District Courts, the specialised tribunals under Article 152, judicial committees at the local level, original and appellate jurisdiction, the writ powers of the Supreme Court under Article 133 and the High Courts under Article 144, judge appointment through the Judicial Council, and the practical appeal chain a litigant follows from filing in a District Court to a Constitutional Bench hearing at the Supreme Court.

  • January 19, 2025
Human Trafficking and Transportation Act in Nepal (2026) Guide

Human Trafficking and Transportation Act in Nepal (2026) Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to the Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act 2064 (2007) in Nepal — definitions of trafficking and transportation; punishment bands of 10 to 20 years and beyond; victim protection and the Compensation Fund; the cross-border dimension at the Nepal–India open border and Gulf labour migration overlap with the Foreign Employment Act 2064; District Court jurisdiction; the 35-day appeal; and the international framework including the Palermo Protocol and SAARC Convention.

  • February 17, 2025
Nepal Muluki Civil Code 2074: Plain-English Guide (2026)

Nepal Muluki Civil Code 2074: Plain-English Guide (2026)

Complete guide to the Muluki Civil Code 2074 and Muluki Criminal Code 2074 in Nepal — chapters, key provisions on family, contract, property, inheritance, and crimes. Updated April 2026.

  • March 02, 2025
Locus Standi in Nepal (2026): Standing to Sue + PIL Guide

Locus Standi in Nepal (2026): Standing to Sue + PIL Guide

A 2026 practitioner's guide to locus standi in Nepal — the strict standing rule for civil suits, the public interest litigation expansion under Article 133 of the Constitution of Nepal 2072, landmark Supreme Court jurisprudence on standing, statutory standing under specific statutes, standing in habeas corpus and fundamental-rights petitions, and the bona fide test that filters frivolous or vested-interest standing claims.

  • April 10, 2025
Stare Decisis in Nepal (2026): Binding Precedent under Article 128(2)

Stare Decisis in Nepal (2026): Binding Precedent under Article 128(2)

A 2026 practitioner's guide to stare decisis in Nepal — the constitutional basis under Article 128(2) of the Constitution of Nepal 2072, hierarchy of binding force across the Supreme Court, High Courts and District Courts, ratio decidendi vs obiter dicta, Nepal Kanoon Patrika citation conventions, per incuriam, Full Bench and Constitutional Bench overruling, distinguishing precedent, and the persuasive role of foreign judgments in civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative practice.

  • April 24, 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
E-Passport in Nepal 2026: How to Apply, Fees & NRN Route

E-Passport in Nepal 2026: How to Apply, Fees & NRN Route

A 2026 (2083 BS) practitioner's guide to the Nepal e-passport — the polycarbonate biometric-chip travel document issued by the Department of Passports under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the statutory framework under the Passport Act 2024, eligibility for Nepali citizens with valid citizenship, the online pre-enrolment at nepalpassport.gov.np, biometric capture at DAO or designated centre, the two-tier fee schedule (NPR 5,000 regular / NPR 12,000 fast-track for 34-page; NPR 10,000 regular / NPR 20,000 fast-track for 66-page; NPR 9,500 child; NPR 17,000 lost/damaged replacement), 10-year validity for adults and 5-year for children, the processing timeline (regular vs fast-track), the NRN embassy route abroad with USD 150-to-200 fee and 6-to-8 week timeline, and the lost/damaged/renewal procedures.

  • May 04, 2025
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