In Nepal, evidence rules come from the Evidence Act, 2031 (1974), later strengthened by the Evidence (First Amendment) Act, 2034 (1977). This single statute decides what a court is allowed to believe, who has to prove what, which witnesses can be fo…

BACKGROUND Plaintiff: Government of Nepal on behalf of Rukum 11 Defendants: Syane alias Saroj BC and Chankhe alias Ajeeb Sunar, Dal Bahadur Dangi, Tej Kumar B.K, Hari Khadka Appellants: Saroj BC and Ajeeb Sunar Case: Rape Case No. 073-CR-1679, …

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 …