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Is Animal Sacrifice Legal in Nepal? Tradition vs Law

Animal sacrifice remains legal under certain traditional religious practices in Nepal, but laws restrict where and how it can take place. The National Penal Code prohibits animal cruelty, requires available alternatives to sacrifice, and provides special protection for cows and oxen. In 2016, the Supreme Court directed the government to gradually end animal sacrifice, raising questions about religious traditions, animal welfare, and legal enforcement.

Oct 27

Nepal's New Waste Bill Proposes Fines for Littering and Damaging Public Dustbins

Nepal’s proposed Waste Management Bill, 2083 seeks tougher rules for public waste disposal, including fines that can reach Rs 15,000 for repeated improper disposal of waste and Rs 15,000 to Rs 50,000 for damaging or removing public dustbins. It also proposes requiring local governments to install covered public bins that separate biodegradable, non-biodegradable and hazardous waste.

Sep 23

Porn Addiction in Teenagers: What Global Research Reveals, and Why Nepal's Story Is Different

Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.

Sep 18

Nepal Declares Ram-Janaki Temple Area a Protected Monument Zone in Push for UNESCO World Heritage Status

The Nepal government has officially declared the Ram-Janaki Temple area in Janakpurdham a Protected Monument Zone, setting defined boundaries around the historic religious area and bringing development inside the zone under stricter heritage-protection rules. The decision is also an important step in Nepal’s long-running effort to strengthen the case for Janaki Temple’s future inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

Sep 18

Why Nepal Has No Death Penalty

Nepal cannot simply introduce the death penalty because Article 16(2) of the Constitution prohibits capital punishment. Nepal is also bound by the Second Optional Protocol to the ICCPR, which commits the country to abolition. However, Nepal can still pursue stronger laws, better investigations, victim protection, prevention, and greater accountability within its legal framework.

Aug 24

Nepal Proposes Major Aviation Reform with Rs 15.2 Million Compensation for Domestic Plane Crash Victims

Parliament Receives Long-Awaited Bill to Strengthen Passenger Rights, Airline Accountability, and Insurance Coverage

Aug 4

Your Friend Borrowed Money and Won't Pay It Back. Here's What Nepali Law Actually Says.

Nepal’s Civil Code 2074 provides legal protection for personal loans by recognizing informal lending, accepting alternative evidence, setting interest limits, and defining the time period for recovering unpaid money.

Aug 4

Nepal Could Soon Double Paid Maternity Leave To Six Months, What It Means For Every Working Mother

The Nepal government has proposed extending paid maternity leave from the current 98 days to six months through amendments to the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act. If approved by Parliament, the new provision would apply to women working in government, private and non-government sectors, with the proposal now open for public feedback before the legislative process moves forward.

Jul 30

Nationwide Hospital Services Resume Today After Government and Nepal Medical Association Reach Five Point Agreement

Hospital services across Nepal, including Outpatient Department (OPD) services, have resumed after the government and the Nepal Medical Association reached a five point agreement to end the nationwide doctors' strike. The deal includes stronger security measures for health workers, enforcement of existing laws, and plans to review key legal provisions affecting the healthcare sector.

Jul 30

Not Fighting Back Does Not Mean Saying Yes: Understanding Nepal’s Consent Gap

Why didn’t a survivor fight back, show injuries, or report immediately? Trauma can cause freezing, silence, compliance, and delayed reporting none of which automatically means consent was given. Nepal’s law focuses on whether consent was freely and voluntarily provided, not whether a survivor behaved the way society expected.

Jul 15

400 Meter Interest Victims March Nearly 100 Kilometers Toward Kathmandu, Demand Justice and Stronger Laws

Around 400 meter interest victims have marched nearly 100 kilometers from Janakpur toward Kathmandu, demanding action against illegal money lenders, stronger laws, and implementation of previous government agreements.

Jul 12

The Hidden Victims: Why Male Domestic Abuse Is Rarely Discussed

This article explores why male victims of domestic abuse are rarely discussed, using survivor stories, data from Nepal, the UK and the US, and Nepal’s gender-neutral legal framework to show that abuse can affect anyone, but stigma, shame and fear of not being believed often keep male victims silent.

Jul 10

Supreme Court Orders Audio-Video Recording Of Suspect Statements In Serious Criminal Cases

The Supreme Court has directed the government to make audio-video recording mandatory while taking statements from suspects in serious criminal cases to protect detainees’ rights and strengthen investigation transparency.

Jul 9

Nepal Becomes First South Asian Country To Officially Include Gender And Sexual Minorities In Federal Ministry Name

Nepal Becomes First South Asian Country To Officially Include Gender And Sexual Minorities In Federal Ministry Name And Mandate, Marking Historic Progress For LGBTQIA Plus Representation And Recognition In National Governance

May 18