Nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise abc. The constitution as adopted in 2015 had a federal structure of six provinces, which the madhesis felt did not meet their needs for representation. All laws inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. Nepal and other matters related thereto shall be as prescribed by law. It is the seventh constitution to have been adopted by nepal in the last 67 years and the first by democratically elected representatives. The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 2072 2015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 2063. Part 3 of the constitution includes the fundamental rights of nepal which include the right to form unions and associations, and to engage in any occupation or be engaged in employment, establish and operate. Election commission had constituted a highlevel election code of conduct drafting committee. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy. Posted in random thoughts by prabin parajuli on september 20, 2015. New elections were held on november 19, 20 to the second nepalese constituent.
Any law inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent. Download new constitution of nepal 2015 or new constitution of nepal 2072 on online. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation. Nov 17, 2017 this app aims that no citizens of nepal stays without the knowledge of different things such as rights and duty of citizens of nepal.
Nepal constitution 2072 2015 latest constitution of nepal. Promulgation of the constitution of nepal 2015 was guided by the prime motive of political and social transformation, thereby ensuring liberties of the people belonging to different classes and communities and opening the vista of overall. The constitution of the kingdom of nepal, 2015 date of red seal and gazette publication. At the same time, there was mixed and critical response from few other countries, like from the neighboring country of india that had different insights on this event. The act while providing for the formation of the commission, also makes.
The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 20722015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 20632007 on september 21, 2015. Sep 23, 2015 certainly, while drafting the constitution serious problems have erupted in our country, says the prominent nepali paper kantipur, but goes on to add that it is for us to solve these problems. Both nepali and english version of the constitution of nepal. The country of nepal is now governed by the new constitution of nepal nepal constitution 2015 which came into effect september 20th, 2015, replacing the interim constitution 2007. Constitution of nepal from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia it has been suggested that constitution of nepal 2015 be merged into this article. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent legislative action. Sep 23, 2015 nepals new national constitution has been praised for including provisions like equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and abolition of the death penalty. Download nepal constitution 2072 pdf directly from here.
How nepals constitution got queered human rights watch. The national language of nepal is the nepali language in the devenagari script. Both nepali and english version of the constitution of. Nepalese youths hold candles and sing as they celebrate nepals new national constitution in kathmandu on september 17, 2015, work on which began in 2008.
I t is a good news for us all nepalese that after a long waiting period of time, finally the draft of the constitution has been released by the ca i. Oct 14, 2015 when nepals president signed the countrys new constitution on september 20, some minority groups raised black flags in protest. Preamble part1 preliminary part2 citizenship part3 fundamental rights and duties part4 directive principles, policies and. The draft constitution is yet to be finalized and ca members are committed to release the constitution of new nepal 2072 by the month of shrawan. Their stories highlight how police tortured them to extract confessions. In addition, it also provides the mandate to conducts legal research and studies on matters concerned with law and justice. There shall be the provinces with the districts listed in schedule4 that prevail at the commencement of this constitution in nepal. Initial report july 20, 2015 religious freedom in nepal at risk. The constitution of nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 articles and 9 schedules. Sep 18, 2015 after years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution.
Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation. Nepals constitution and lessons for india the diplomat. Download nepal constitution 2072 2015 one click nepal. Every nepali citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years, as provided in law, shall be entitled to vote in any constituency. Nepali is the national language of nepal and is considered to be its mother tongue. Beleaguered nepal enshrines its new constitution cnn.
Unofficial translation by nepal law society, international idea, and undp. Sep 29, 2015 download constitution of nepal 2072 in both nepali and english with table of content which was promulgated on september 20, 2015 2072 ashwin 3. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal. Lets hope the new constitution of nepal 2072 will be on favor of nepal which can economically, politically boost nepal. Founded by king prithvi narayan shah, a gorkhali monarch of rajput origin from. Th is publication nepals constitution building process 20062015. The nepal law commission act, 2010 established the nepal law commission as an independent body to draft, codify, integrate and revise existing laws. And whereas we are firmly convinced that such arrangement is possible only. The constitution of nepal, 2019 preamble whereas it is desirable in the best interest and for allround progress of the kingdom of nepal and of the nepalese people to conduct the government of the country in consonance with the popular will. Torture and coerced confessions human rights violations of indigenous tharus after the august 2015 police killings in kailali amnesty international 6 initiated against them. This app provides easy way to read the constitution both in nepali as well as english language. Schedule4 states, and districts to be included in the.
Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution, 25 voted against, and 66 abstained in a vote. The national language of nepal shall be the nepali language in. Citizens expressed mixed emotions after the historic event. Draft of the constitution of nepal, unofficial english translation by international idea 2 united by a bond of allegiance to national independence, integrity, national interest and prosperity of nepal, all the nepali people collectively constitute the nation. Download pdf constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf.
Nepal has officially ushered in a new era for the nation after president ram baran yadav signed the countrys new constitution on sept. Nepals flag, national animal cow, anthem saya thunga will stay as they are. Final version of the constitution of nepal in english begins as follow the constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website click on pdf link last visited sept.
Nepal 2015 unofficial translation by nepal law society, international idea, and undp. Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation 1 part 1 preliminary 1. Read online or download nepal constitution 2072 2015 the file is just 2. An interim constitution has governed nepal after the countrys monarchy was dispelled in 2007. The constitution of nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 articles. Article 73 and article 75 of this constitution shall come into operation. Nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise posted september 21, 2015 00. Now you can easily navigate between different chapters of constitution with table of content this is the official copy released by secretariate of constituent assembly for nepali public.
It shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions set forth in this constitution. Read full nepali sambidhan 2072 constitution of nepal 2016 online, or you can also download nepali sanvidhana on your pc and mobile devices in a pdf format. A copy of the nepalese constitution lies on the table inside the parliament in kathmandu, nepal. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. The country of nepal is actively working to finalize its constitution. Government of nepal act, 2004 preamble whereas, by virtue of the supreme power vested through the instruments of their sacred panja patras by shree panch maharajadhiraja of nepal, dating from the year of 1903 bs onward, delegating all powers of the state upon the contemporaneous shree 3 maharajas, whereas it is our fervent desire, through all social. Like we are not nepali 2 nepals southern region known as the terai. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf. The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 20722015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 2063. Nepali was brought into the region from the far west by khas and rajput immigrants sometime before the 10th. Government of nepal act, 2004 preamble whereas, by virtue of the supreme power vested through the instruments of their sacred panjapatras by shree panch maharajadhiraja of nepal, dating from the year of 1903 bs onward, delegating all powers of the state upon the contemporaneous shree 3 maharajas, whereas it is.
Nepal adopts new constitution, celebrations all over country in a historic step, nepal on sunday adopted a new constitution, the first fullfledged one in the himalayan nation after it became a. This app aims that no citizens of nepal stays without the knowledge of different things such as rights and duty of citizens of nepal. One of those reported to have been tortured was a 14yearold boy. This report documents the killings of 25 people, including 9 police officers and 16 members of the public, in five. Nepal is governed according to the constitution which came into effect on sept 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007. Constitution of nepal 2072 for android free download and. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by. After years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. Constitution is a set of basic laws or principles for a country.
Constitution online office of the auditor general, nepal pdf of constitution in english consulted on 20180227 abstractcitation. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal. Himalaya, the journal of the association for nepal and. Subject to law, any nepali citizen, who is entitled to vote in election for house of representatives, and who meets the requirements under article 87, shall be allowed to file candidacy from any constituency. According to the draft english translation of the constitution, these articles covered. Main features of the constitution of nepal, 2015 1 internalizationof the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity, independence and dignity of nepal. I believe states will have the right to establish their own official language. If you do not want to download it, you can easily read it online.
Nepals new national constitution has been praised for including provisions like equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and abolition of the death penalty. The following pages on the english wikipedia use this file pages on other. Nepal adopts new constitution, celebrations all over country. Nepal is governed according to the constitution of nepal, which came into effect on september 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007 the constitution was drafted by the second constituent assembly following the failure of the first constituent assembly to produce a constitution in its mandated period. However the number of speakers has fallen from a high of 58. Open letter to the new prime minister and government. Sep 20, 2015 home random thoughts nepal constitution 2072 pdf download. Download constitution of nepal 2072 in both nepali and english with table of content which was promulgated on september 20, 2015 2072 ashwin 3. Preliminary draft unofficial translation by the international institute for democracy and electoral assistance, constitution.
Nepal s flag, national animal cow, anthem saya thunga will stay as they are. When nepals president signed the countrys new constitution on september 20, some minority groups raised black flags in protest. Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website last visited jan. The new constitution of nepal 2072 is announced by interim government of nepal in ashoj 3, 2072 bs 2015 september 20 at 5 pm by president of nepal, dr. No national dress no more gunyu and daurasurwal nepali will be the language used in official tasks of the federation. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. Constitution of nepal 2015 is the present governing constitution of nepal. The nepali language in the devanagari script is the language oflhe nation of nepal the nepali language shall be the official language 2 all the languages spoken as the mother tongue in the various pans of nepal are the national.
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