Child custody is often the most emotionally difficult part of a separation or divorce. Here is how Nepali law approaches it. The Age-Based Default Under Section 115 of the National Civil Code, 2074 (2017), where parents cannot agree on custody, the law applies an age-based default: a child under 5 generally stays with the mother,…
Divorce cases involving a spouse who lives abroad — common among Non-Resident Nepali (NRN) families — raise practical questions that a standard divorce guide doesn’t answer. Here is what actually applies. Filing Through a Power of Attorney A spouse living abroad can typically authorize a representative in Nepal to act on their behalf through a…
When both spouses agree to end a marriage, Nepal’s law offers a far faster path than a contested divorce. Here is how mutual consent divorce actually works. Legal Basis Under Section 93 of the National Civil Code, 2074 (2017), spouses may divorce by mutual consent without needing to prove any fault or ground — both…
Transferring the name on a land ownership certificate (Lalpurja) is the practical step that follows any sale, gift, or inherited transfer of property in Nepal. Here is what the process actually involves. Documents You Will Need The original Lalpurja (land ownership certificate) Citizenship certificates of both parties (originals and copies) The land parcel map /…
Property partition (अंशबण्डा / Ansha-Banda) among family members is one of the most common sources of family disputes in Nepal. Here is how the law approaches it, and when a dispute needs to go to court. Governing Law Property partition is governed by the family law provisions of the National Civil Code, 2074 (2017), beginning…
A defamatory post, video, or comment on social media in Nepal can carry real legal consequences — for the person who posted it, and real remedies for the person targeted. Is Defamation a Crime or a Civil Matter in Nepal? Both. Nepal’s Penal Code contains defamation provisions covering both slander and libel, with an added…
If you have lost money to an online scam, fake investment, or fraudulent transfer in Nepal, speed matters more than almost anything else. Here is what to do, honestly, including the limits of what recovery is realistically possible. Report to Both the Cyber Bureau and Your Bank Online financial fraud should be reported to the…
Online harassment, trolling, and cyberbullying are legal matters in Nepal, not just platform violations. Here is what the law covers and what your options are. What the Law Covers Nepal does not have a standalone “cyberbullying” statute. Instead, online harassment is generally prosecuted under Section 47 of the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063, which covers the…
If you have been the victim of hacking, online fraud, harassment, or another cybercrime in Nepal, here is exactly where and how to file a complaint. Where to File Cybercrime complaints in Nepal go to the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau, headquartered at Bhotahiti, Kathmandu. You can file: In person at the Cyber Bureau’s Bhotahiti office,…
Filing a First Information Report (FIR) is usually the first legal step in reporting a crime in Nepal. Here is what the law actually requires, step by step, and what to do if a police office refuses to register your complaint. Legal Basis The right to file an FIR comes from the National Criminal Procedure…