Sep 19, 2015 nepal is about to adopt a new constitution, after nearly a decade of delay. Nepal has officially ushered in a new era for the nation after president ram baran yadav signed the countrys new constitution on sept. How indian and nepali national media covered the controversy surrounding the ratification of nepal s constitution in 2015. Schedule4 states, and districts to be included in the. The padma shamsher jbr himself was the inciter or promoter of this constitution. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by. Citizens expressed mixed emotions after the historic event. Home random thoughts nepal constitution 2072 pdf download. Article 73 and article 75 of this constitution shall come into operation.
However, many are unhappy with the document, as the bbcs charles haviland explains. I believe states will have the right to establish their own official language. This complete constitution has been generated from excerpts of texts from the repository of the comparative constitutions project, and distributed on. The national language of nepal shall be the nepali language in. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution. Nepal constitution has progressive provisions for women. Nhrc suggestions on the preliminary draft constitution of. For n ow, leaders have proposed seven federal states. Sep 20, 2015 highlights of nepal constitution 2072 2015 features. 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. Nepal constitution 2072 2015 latest constitution of nepal. This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. 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.
After years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. 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. 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. Download nepal constitution 2072 2015 one click nepal. The constitution as adopted in 2015 had a federal structure of six provinces, which the madhesis felt did not meet their needs for representation. Notes on the constitutional development of nepal grade 9. The 2015 nepali constitution provides a progressive framework for open government, enshrining multiparty democracy, civil liberties, fundamental rights, periodic elections, full freedom of the press, an independent, impartial and competent judiciary and the concept of the rule of law. Since preamble explains the source and objective of the constitution, it is appropriate to. Nepal is an equitable state and the nepalese society will be governed according to the principle of proportional inclusion and participation which is a. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. Nepali sanvidhana on your pc and mobile devices in a pdf format. Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation 4 7 notwithstanding anything contained elsewhere in this article, in case of a person born to a nepali woman citizen married to a foreign citizen, who has permanent domicile in nepal and has not acquired citizenship of a foreign. News corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. During, the constitutional development of nepal, the government of nepal act 2004 b.
Both nepali and english version of the constitution of nepal. Constitution is a set of basic laws or principles for a country. 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. Nepal 2018 human rights report executive summary nepal is a federal democratic republic. Preamble being the soul of the constitution, it should be brief, objectivebased, clear and human rights friendly. S is the first and historical document of nepal which was declared by the shree iii padma shamsher jbr.
Nepals constitution building process dd international idea. Open letter to the new prime minister and government. Download new constitution of nepal 2015 or new constitution of nepal 2072 on online. 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. Constitution online office of the auditor general, nepal pdf of constitution in english consulted on 20180227 abstractcitation. Support for participatory constitution building in nepal. And whereas we are firmly convinced that such arrangement is possible only. Sep 18, 2015 after years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. Constitution of national assembly and terms of members. 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. It shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions set forth in this constitution.
New constitution in nepal is raising a new hope among people for the development of country. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the modified file. 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 language. The constitution of the kingdom of nepal, 2015 date of red seal and gazette publication. Sep 23, 2015 heres what to know about nepals new constitution. 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. In november and december 2017 the country held national elections for the lower house of. The constitutional development of nepal has not come a long way. Constitution of nepal 2072 in pdf download from here. Nepal is governed according to the constitution which came into effect on sept 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution, 25 voted against, and 66 abstained in a vote. Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website click on pdf link last visited sept. Nepal constitution 2072 2015 features new constitution nepal.
Nepals constitution and lessons for india the diplomat. As a reply to many jurists, who frown upon nepals constitution without examination, reading article 38, which envisages right of women as a fundamental right is crucial. Preamble part1 preliminary part2 citizenship part3 fundamental rights and duties part4 directive principles, policies and. Nhrc suggestions on the preliminary draft constitution of nepal 2015 2 s. How nepals constitution got queered human rights watch. The constitution of nepal, 2019 preamble whereas it is desirable in the best interest and for allround progress of the kingdom of nepal and of the nepalese people to conduct the government of the country in consonance with the popular will. Nepal is a federal state which means there will be no unitary structure. Read online or download nepal constitution 2072 2015 the file is just 2. The 2015 constitution establishes the political system, including the framework for a prime minister as the chief executive, a bicameral parliament, and seven provinces. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf. 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.
Dec 07, 2015 however, the nepali constitution from its earlier stage envisaged onethird seats for women in all state machineries so as not to let the dreams of women turn sour. Asa 312802 2015 3 november 2015 dear prime minister oli, amnesty international congratulates you on your appointment as prime minister and is seeking your urgent attention to a number of concerns regarding the new constitution, adopted on 20 september 2015. Download nepal constitution 2072 pdf directly from here. Read full nepali sambidhan 2072 constitution of nepal 2016 online. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent legislative action. Nepals flag, national animal cow, anthem saya thunga will stay as they are. Nepal is about to adopt a new constitution, after nearly a decade of delay. Posted in random thoughts by prabin parajuli on september 20, 2015. New elections were held on november 19, 20 to the second nepalese constituent assembly and. You can read full nepal constitution 2072 online as well. If you do not want to download it, you can easily read it online.