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Civil LawVERIFIED NEPAL LEGAL TERM
Warisnama (वारिसनामा)
English Equivalent:Power of Attorney
Definition Summary
"The legal document granting proxy representation authority."
Detailed Explanation
Warisnama is the power of attorney deed signed by a party and certified by the court or embassy to authorize a proxy representative.
Legal Basis in Nepal Law
Muluki Civil Procedure Code 2074.
Practical Example
The client sent a certified warisnama from the Nepali Embassy in London to his lawyer 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.