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Civil StatusVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Nagarikta (नागरिकता)
English Equivalent:Citizenship
Definition Summary
"The legal status of being a citizen of Nepal."
Detailed Explanation
Nagarikta is citizenship. The citizenship certificate is the primary identification document required for all civil registrations in Nepal.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Nepal Citizenship Act 2063.
Practical Example
You must bring your original nagarikta card to register your marriage.
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.