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What is the other name of the Nepal Code?
What is the other name of the Nepal Code?
When was the Nepal Code introduced?
When was the Nepal Code introduced?
How many sections is the Nepal Code divided into?
How many sections is the Nepal Code divided into?
What was the Nepal Code replaced by in 1963?
What was the Nepal Code replaced by in 1963?
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What was the impact of the Nepal Code on Nepal's legal system?
What was the impact of the Nepal Code on Nepal's legal system?
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Study Notes
Nepal Code: Overview
- Also known as the Muluki Ain, it is the legal code of Nepal.
- Introduced in 1854 by Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana.
- First comprehensive legal code in Nepal.
Structure
- Divided into 167 sections.
- Covers both civil and criminal laws.
Key Provisions
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Criminal Law:
- Outlines punishments for crimes such as murder, theft, and adultery.
- Introduces concept of restitution to victims.
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Civil Law:
- Regulates marriage, inheritance, and property rights.
- Establishes principles for contracts and torts.
Impact
- Modernized Nepal's legal system.
- Influenced by Hindu and British law traditions.
- Remained in effect until 1963, when it was replaced by the Country Code.
Legacy
- Paved the way for Nepal's modern legal system.
- Demonstrated the country's efforts to modernize and adopt Western legal principles.
Nepal Code: Overview
- Also known as the Muluki Ain, Nepal's legal code was introduced in 1854 by Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana.
- It was the first comprehensive legal code in Nepal.
Structure
- The code is divided into 167 sections.
- It covers both civil and criminal laws.
Key Provisions
Criminal Law
- Outlines punishments for crimes such as murder, theft, and adultery.
- Introduces the concept of restitution to victims.
Civil Law
- Regulates marriage, inheritance, and property rights.
- Establishes principles for contracts and torts.
Impact
- Modernized Nepal's legal system.
- Influenced by Hindu and British law traditions.
- Remained in effect until 1963, when it was replaced by the Country Code.
Legacy
- Paved the way for Nepal's modern legal system.
- Demonstrated the country's efforts to modernize and adopt Western legal principles.
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Learn about the legal code of Nepal, introduced in 1854, which outlines criminal and civil laws, punishments, and regulations.
