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LegislationVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Muluki Devani Samhita (मुलुकी देवानी संहिता)
English Equivalent:Civil Code
Definition Summary
"The National Civil Code of Nepal governing civil relations."
Detailed Explanation
This is the unified civil code of Nepal that replaced the old Muluki Ain. It governs marriage, divorce, property, contracts, wills, and private international law.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Muluki Devani Samhita 2074 (Enacted August 17, 2018).
Practical Example
All court marriages in Kathmandu are registered under the provisions of the Muluki Devani Samhita.
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.