M I M A M S H A

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Inaugural Issue

Published July 2025

The inaugural issue of Mimamsha, we have compiled law related articles, opinions and case briefs from many categories. The issue is not bound on a specific theme.

20 Articles

Articles

Articles | Jurisprudence | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Revisiting Rawls: Justice and Self-respect

Abstract This paper revisits the theory of justice based on the seminal works of John Rawls, primarily "…

By Aadarsha Ghatani, Abhiruchee Lamsal

Articles | Jurisprudence | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Trial by Jury: Crowning Masterpiece of Jurisprudence

The system of trial by jury is an area that fascinates every member of the legal profession. The jury system …

By Nozomi Ann Luitel

Articles | International Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Legal Ambiguity of Espionage: A Wartime Exception or a Peacetime Necessity

Abstract Espionage remains arguably one of the most contentious and least regulated aspect of international …

By Abinesh Adhikari

Articles | Refugee Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Stateless Again: The Legal Limbo of Bhutanese Refugees deported from the US

Introduction In early 2025, Nepal found itself to be an unintended stage for a transnational human rig…

By Sambriddhi Aryal

Articles | Consumer Protection | Sunday, May 11, 2025

उपभोक्ताको हक र LPG सिलिन्डर

सारांश “उपभोक्ताको हकको संरक्षणको अवधारणा विश्वमा बेलायतको औद्योगिक क्रान्तिबाट लोकप्रिय भएता पनि नेपाल…

By Roshan Auji

Articles | International Humanitarian Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Interplay between the Principle of Military Necessity and the Principle of Humanity in the Construction of International Humanitarian Law

Abstract International Humanitarian Law (IHL) or the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC), under the domain of publi…

By Adhish Ranabhat

Articles | Procedural Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Practice of Statute of Limitation

If a person has committed a crime, can that person be sued for their crimes at any time? Surprisingly, no. Ju…

By Luniva Maharjan

Articles | Comparative Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Similarities and Differences between English and American Legal System

Introduction to Common Law The term Common law refers to the legal system that has developed through judicia…

By Stuti Devendra Oli

Opinions

Opinions | Right to Justice | Sunday, May 11, 2025

नागरिकमा चेतना: कानुन बुझौं, अधिकार खोजौँ

मानव सभ्यताको विकाससँगै समाजमा नियम र कानुनको अवधारणा जन्मियो, जसले मानिसहरूको आचरणलाई मर्यादित बनाउँदै सहअस्तित्व…

By Suveksha Panta

Opinions | Cyber Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

A Law in Shadows or a Clear Framework? Comparing Nepal’s Social media bill and India’s IT Act

In the era of digital advancement in Nepal, the country has been facing issues in regulating social media whi…

By Aastha Itani, Mona Sharma

Opinions | Judicial Activism | Saturday, May 10, 2025

न्यायिक सक्रियता र न्यायिक संयमता बीचको अन्तरकलह

सामान्य अर्थमा न्यायिक सक्रियता भनेको प्रचलित संविधान, कानूनको मूल्यमान्यतामा मात्र सीमित नभई अदालतहरूले आफ्नो स्वविवेक…

By Shree Krishna Dhoj Basnet

Opinions | Free Speech | Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Advocate and the Press: A Fair Role

Na Rajyam Na Rajaseet Na Dandayo Na cha Dandikah Dharmenaiva Prajassarva Rakshanti Sma Parasparam Origin …

By Bivek Chaudhary

Case Briefs

Case Briefs | Criminal Justice | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Pasang Tamang (Milan lama) v Patan High Court and others.

पृष्ठभुमिः मिति २०६३-१२-१७ को लागु औषध सम्बन्धि वारदातको कसुरमा चलेको ०७४-CR-१८७७ को लागु औषध मुद्दामा १…

By Shyamji Sah

Case Briefs | Positive Discrimination | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Binay Kumar Panjiyar vs Government of Nepal

Introduction to the Case Petitioner: Binay Kumar Panjiyar (Dalit Madhesi community member and MBBS graduat…

By Dibisha Acharya

Case Briefs | Interpretation of Statutes | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Ratna Devi v Prem Man Manandhar

Introduction of the Facts Ratna Man Manandhar has two sons, Ganesh Man and Prem Man, and a younger daughter,…

By Rajnandani Sah

Know The Law

Know The Law | Law of Contract | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Contingent Contract: An Introduction

Introduction In a general sense, a contingent contract is a contract to do or not to do something if some un…

By Shruti Timsina

Know The Law | Family Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

The Legal Evolution of Marital Rape in Nepal

Introduction Marital rape refers to non-consensual sexual intercourse between spouses. It is a form of sexua…

By Ritima Bhatta

Know The Law | Family Law | Saturday, May 10, 2025

Adoption in Nepal: Legal Framework and Process

Concept and Meaning Adoption is the legal act of permanently placing a child with parents other than the bio…

By Rhitika Subedi

Book Reviews

Book Reviews | International Law | Saturday, May 10, 2025

The Ideas of Carl Schmitt: On Sovereignty, Law, and the Crisis of Parliamentary Democracy

Carl Schmitt (1888-1985) is perhaps one of the most controversial figures in jurisprudence due to his ideas o…

By Abhinav Karki

Book Reviews | International Law | Sunday, May 11, 2025

Imperialism, Sovereignty and the Making of International Law

Introduction The book provides a comprehensive idea of the interaction between imperialism, sovereignty an…

By Anaisha Tiwari