Nepals constitution and lessons for india the diplomat. There shall be the provinces with the districts listed in schedule4 that prevail at the commencement of this constitution in nepal. All laws inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. 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. Nepali was brought into the region from the far west by khas and rajput immigrants sometime before the 10th.
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. Nepal is governed according to the constitution which came into effect on sept 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007. An interim constitution has governed nepal after the countrys monarchy was dispelled in 2007. Nepali is the national language of nepal and is considered to be its mother tongue. Posted in random thoughts by prabin parajuli on september 20, 2015. Nepal adopts new constitution, celebrations all over country.
The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 20722015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 20632007 on september 21, 2015. 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. The constitution of nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 articles. The national language of nepal is the nepali language in the devenagari script. However the number of speakers has fallen from a high of 58. Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website last visited jan. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by. 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. Torture and coerced confessions human rights violations of indigenous tharus after the august 2015 police killings in kailali amnesty international 6 initiated against them. Download nepal constitution 2072 pdf directly from here.
How nepals constitution got queered human rights watch. Nepal and other matters related thereto shall be as prescribed by law. Founded by king prithvi narayan shah, a gorkhali monarch of rajput origin from. 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 nepal law commission act, 2010 established the nepal law commission as an independent body to draft, codify, integrate and revise existing laws. Himalaya, the journal of the association for nepal and. I believe states will have the right to establish their own official language. Constitution of nepal from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia it has been suggested that constitution of nepal 2015 be merged into this article.
Lets hope the new constitution of nepal 2072 will be on favor of nepal which can economically, politically boost nepal. 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. The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 2072 2015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 2063. The national language of nepal shall be the nepali language in. According to the draft english translation of the constitution, these articles covered. Sep 18, 2015 after years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. 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. Preliminary draft unofficial translation by the international institute for democracy and electoral assistance, constitution. After years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. Constitution of nepal 2015 is the present governing constitution of nepal.
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. 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. Their stories highlight how police tortured them to extract confessions. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent. Nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise posted september 21, 2015 00. Read online or download nepal constitution 2072 2015 the file is just 2. 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. Open letter to the new prime minister and government. 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. Download constitution of nepal 2072 in both nepali and english with table of content which was promulgated on september 20, 2015 2072 ashwin 3. Nepal has officially ushered in a new era for the nation after president ram baran yadav signed the countrys new constitution on sept.
Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation. 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 constitution as adopted in 2015 had a federal structure of six provinces, which the madhesis felt did not meet their needs for representation. Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation 1 part 1 preliminary 1. 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. 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. Sep 20, 2015 home random thoughts nepal constitution 2072 pdf download. Article 73 and article 75 of this constitution shall come into operation. Citizens expressed mixed emotions after the historic event. Initial report july 20, 2015 religious freedom in nepal at risk.
This app provides easy way to read the constitution both in nepali as well as english language. 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. The act while providing for the formation of the commission, also makes. 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 born of bloodshed, compromise abc. Download nepal constitution 2072 2015 one click nepal. 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.
Unofficial translation by nepal law society, international idea, and undp. Nepal s flag, national animal cow, anthem saya thunga will stay as they are. The country of nepal is actively working to finalize its constitution. 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. Election commission had constituted a highlevel election code of conduct drafting committee. It is the seventh constitution to have been adopted by nepal in the last 67 years and the first by democratically elected representatives. 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. Beleaguered nepal enshrines its new constitution cnn.
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. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the. Constitution of nepal 2072 for android free download and. 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. Like we are not nepali 2 nepals southern region known as the terai. Preamble part1 preliminary part2 citizenship part3 fundamental rights and duties part4 directive principles, policies and. 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. In addition, it also provides the mandate to conducts legal research and studies on matters concerned with law and justice. Both nepali and english version of the constitution of nepal. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy. 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.
Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website click on pdf link last visited sept. Progress, challenges and contributions of international community provides a brief overview of the peace and constitution building processes in nepal, starting with the end of decadelong peoples war in 2006 to promulgation of the constitution in 2015. 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. Oct 14, 2015 when nepals president signed the countrys new constitution on september 20, some minority groups raised black flags in protest. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on.
Every nepali citizen who has attained the age of eighteen years, as provided in law, shall be entitled to vote in any constituency. Constitution online office of the auditor general, nepal pdf of constitution in english consulted on 20180227 abstractcitation. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent legislative action. The following pages on the english wikipedia use this file pages on other. Download pdf constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf. Both nepali and english version of the constitution of. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation. One of those reported to have been tortured was a 14yearold boy.
Nepal 2015 unofficial translation by nepal law society, international idea, and undp. If you do not want to download it, you can easily read it online. App of nepal ko sambidhan 2072 in nepali pdf,now you can read and know about your fundamental rights provided by the constitution of nepal 2072 english version of the constitution of nepal 2015 download. Nepals flag, national animal cow, anthem saya thunga will stay as they are. No national dress no more gunyu and daurasurwal nepali will be the language used in official tasks of the federation. A copy of the nepalese constitution lies on the table inside the parliament in kathmandu, nepal. Any law inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be. Download new constitution of nepal 2015 or new constitution of nepal 2072 on online. Constitution is a set of basic laws or principles for a country. And whereas we are firmly convinced that such arrangement is possible only.
It shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions set forth in this constitution. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal. When nepals president signed the countrys new constitution on september 20, some minority groups raised black flags in protest. Th is publication nepals constitution building process 20062015. The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 20722015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 2063. Nepal constitution 2072 2015 latest constitution of nepal. The constitution of the kingdom of nepal, 2015 date of red seal and gazette publication. The constitution of nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 articles and 9 schedules. 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. 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. This report documents the killings of 25 people, including 9 police officers and 16 members of the public, in five.
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