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Living together without marriage in Nepal – legal status of cohabitation, deemed marriage, property rights, and child legitimacy under Nepali law

Living Together Without Marriage: Legal Grey Areas in Modern Relationships in Nepal

Introduction: Changing Relationship Patterns in Nepali Society Living together without marriage has become increasingly visible in urban and semi-urban Nepal. Social mobility, higher education, economic independence, and global cultural exposure have contributed to relationships based on mutual consent without immediate formal marriage. While Nepali society traditionally places marriage at the…

First Information Report (FIR) Filing in Nepal

Introduction to FIR Filing in Nepal A First Information Report (FIR) is a formal legal document recorded by police under Sections 9 and 16 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 2074, Nepal. FIR serves as the initial step in investigating cognizable criminal offenses and ensures accountability by initiating legal action against…
Submitting a criminal complaint at a Nepal police station

Filing a Criminal Complaint Under Nepalese Law

Introduction to Criminal Complaint Filing Filing a criminal complaint in Nepal is governed by the Criminal Procedure Code, 2074 (Nepal). This legal provision allows any individual who has suffered or witnessed a criminal act to submit a formal complaint to the police, Public Prosecutor, or a competent court. The complaint…
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