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LegislationVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Ain (ऐन)
English Equivalent:Act / Statute
Definition Summary
"A formal law passed by the national parliament."
Detailed Explanation
Ain is a primary legislative act enacted by the Federal Parliament of Nepal. Examples include the Children Act and the Companies Act.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Constitution of Nepal, Part 6 (Legislative Procedure).
Practical Example
The Children Act 2075 is the primary Ain governing custody and juvenile rights.
Statutory Regulations and Civil Procedures in Nepal
Civil rights, statutory acts (Ain), administrative regulations (Niyamawali), and guidelines (Nirdeshika) form the regulatory framework of Nepal under the Muluki Civil Code 2074.
Key Statutory Rules:
- Rule of Law: All citizens, organizations, and public authorities are bound by the Constitution and statutory acts.
- Precedent Value: Judgments delivered by the Supreme Court of Nepal carry binding precedent values for all lower courts.
- Mediation First: Modern civil procedure encourages mediation at local levels (ward committees) to resolve small neighborhood disputes.
- Legal Representation: Litigants have the right to represent themselves or hire a licensed advocate (Kanuni Byabasayi).
Required Documentation:
- Citizenship certificate or official identification documents.
- Local ward recommendation letters related to the case.
- Prior court orders or registry copies if applicable.
- Written legal petitions prepared by an advocate.