Introduction A constitution is the fundamental law of a nation, establishing the framework for its government and defining the relationship between the state and its citizens. It sets out the principles, structures, and powers of the government'…

Abstract Battered Woman Syndrome (BWS), a subcategory of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acknowledges the severe psychological impact of prolonged intimate partner abuse. Its recognition in criminal law, especially in homicide cases, allows …

Introduction Globally, women have long stood at the margins of property ownership. The legal doctrine of coverture, as stated by Blackstone in English law, held that a woman’s legal identity was absorbed into her husband's upon marriage…

Nepal confronts a severe climate crisis, evidenced by accelerated glacier melt, erratic monsoons and increased natural disasters. This disproportionate burden was officially acknowledged by Forest and Environment Minister Hon. Ain Bahadur Shahi Thak…

Abstract This article examines the struggle to ensure the right of daughters to ancestral property. It traces the discrimination rooted in religious and social beliefs that denied the recognition of daughters as a coparcener and reflects on how the…

“History owes an apology to the LGBTQ community…” — Justice Indu Malhotra, Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India (2018) [1]   On 6 September 2018, the Supreme Court of India ruled in one of the landmark cases that def…

ABSTRACT This review inspects the environmental law and its relation with development of society, which are dynamic in nature and are interrelated with each other. It has focused on how government policy, rules and regulation can direct the develop…

ABSTRACT The judiciary plays a vital role in ensuring justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Nepal. In every democratic state, the Judiciary is the last resort for safeguarding people’s rights. It facilitates political stability and fairn…

Abstract This article provides an in-depth analysis of the urban waste management in Nepal with a focus on the legal accountability of the Local governments under the Solid Waste Management Act, 2011. This report examines the legal framework avail…

Executive Summary Nepal’s rivers have been facing severe plastic pollution due to high plastic waste imports and inadequate management  systems. In fiscal year 2021/22, Nepal imported 380000 tons of plastic and domestically produced 1650…