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Civil StatusVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Basobas (बसोबास)
English Equivalent:Residency / Dwelling
Definition Summary
"The physical residency required to establish local court jurisdiction."
Detailed Explanation
Basobas refers to the physical stay of a person in a particular municipality or district. It must be verified to file legal cases or register marriages locally.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Muluki Civil Code 2074, Section 73.
Practical Example
You must show a basobas recommendation from the ward office to file a court marriage in Kathmandu.
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.