Civil Procedure Code at Nepal
Nepal's civil litigation is governed by the National Civil Procedure Code, 2074 (2017), which came into effect on 17 August 2018. This code modernizes and consolidates civil procedural laws, replacing the outdated Muluki Ain (Civil Code) and introducing comprehensive reforms to enhance judicial efficiency and accessibility. (Civil Code Act, 2074 | Muluki Devani Sahimta Ain, 2074, Civil Code Act, 2074 | Muluki Devani Sahimta Ain, 2074)
📘 Accessing the Civil Procedure Code
Nepali Version: The official Nepali text of the Civil Procedure Code is available on the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs website:
👉 Civil Procedure Code – Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs
English Translation: An unofficial English translation by Shreeram Upadhyaya Khanal is available in the Federal Parliament Secretariat Library catalog:
👉 National Civil Procedure Code of Nepal 2074 (2017) (Details for: National civil procedure code of Nepal 2074 (2017) › Federal Parliament Secretariat Library catalog)
⚖️ Key Features of the Civil Procedure Code
Applicability: The code applies to both judicial and quasi-judicial authorities when deciding civil disputes. (Nepal's Criminal & Civil Procedure Codes 2017 | Key Features)
Jurisdiction: District Courts have the authority to hear and settle cases for which a court, agency, or official is designated by law but is not yet operational. (Nepal's Criminal & Civil Procedure Codes 2017 | Key Features)
Document Registration: Documents involving transactions exceeding NPR 50,000 must be registered at the concerned local level. (Nepal's Criminal & Civil Procedure Codes 2017 | Key Features)
Public Official Accountability: If a public official fails to disclose their name and designation on documents they are authorized to sign, the court may impose a fine of up to NPR 500. (Nepal's Criminal & Civil Procedure Codes 2017 | Key Features)
Witness Provisions: When securing the signature of an illiterate person on a document, they may request a person of their choice to act as a witness. (Nepal's Criminal & Civil Procedure Codes 2017 | Key Features)
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