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Marriage LawVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Adalat Bibaah (अदालत विवाह)
English Equivalent:Court Marriage
Definition Summary
"A formal marriage registration process conducted in person before a District Court judge."
Detailed Explanation
Court marriage is the legal process of registering a marriage directly before a judge at the District Court. It requires citizenship, unmarried certificates, and witnesses.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Muluki Civil Code 2074, Part 3, Chapter 2 (Sections 73 to 79).
Practical Example
Couples choose court marriage to secure a court-issued marriage certificate that is recognized worldwide.
Marriage Laws and Registration Procedures in Nepal
Marriage registration in Nepal is governed strictly by the Muluki Civil Code 2074 (Chapter 2, Sections 67 to 84). Both parties must meet the legal requirements to secure a valid marriage certificate.
Key Statutory Rules:
- Age Requirement: Both the bride and groom must have completed 20 years of age. Any marriage below this age is considered child marriage (Balbibaah) and is legally void.
- Monogamy Rule: Polygamy (Bahubibaah) is strictly prohibited. Neither party can have a living spouse at the time of registration.
- Consanguinity Prohibitions: The parties must not be within prohibited degrees of relationship (blood relations), except where local customs permit.
- Jurisdiction: For court marriage, at least one applicant must have resided in the district for at least 15 days, verified by a residency recommendation from the local ward office.
Required Documentation:
- Original Citizenship Certificates (Nagarikta) of the couple and witnesses.
- Official Single Status Certificate (Avibahit Pramanpatra) issued by the respective local ward office.
- Residency proof letter (Basobas Sifaris) if registering in a district other than the permanent address.
- Recent passport sized photographs of the couple and witnesses.