It embodies the principle of secularism and confers the liberty upon the people to practice any religion of their choice. After seven years of the departure of constitutional monarchy, nepal adopted a new constitution on september 20, 2015. A contemporary history of nepal by prashant jha recommended reading among. Read online or download nepal constitution 2072 2015 the file is just 2. This app provides easy way to read the constitution both in nepali as well as english language. Constitution of nepal final, legislature parliament of nepal website click on pdf link last visited sept. Download nepal constitution 2072 2015 one click nepal. Yet the constitutions promulgation on september 20 has met with mixed reactions both within and outside the country. Highlights of nepal constitution 2072 2015 features. Previous constitution were enacted in 1959, 1962, 1990, and 1999. Journal on human rights national human rights commission.
The sovereignty of nepal is vested in the nepalese people and shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of this constitution. Nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise abc. Sep 23, 2015 nepals new national constitution has been praised for including provisions like equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and abolition of the death penalty. The 2015 nepal blockade, which began on 23 september 2015, was an economic and humanitarian crisis which severely affected nepal and its economy. The constitution of nepal 2072 daily exclusive news media np tv duration. Nepal has officially ushered in a new era for the nation after president ram baran yadav signed the countrys new constitution on sept. Oct 14, 2015 when nepals president signed the countrys new constitution on september 20, some minority groups raised black flags in protest. Nepals peace process was to end with a new constitution. A copy of nepals constitution 2072 lies on the table inside the constituent assembly in kathmandu, nepal, on september 18, 2015.
It is the seventh constitution to have been adopted by nepal in the last 67 years and the first by democratically elected representatives. The new constitution is likely to bring change the hindu monarchy to a secular democracy, which displeased india. Jan 23, 2016 a copy of nepals constitution 2072 lies on the table inside the constituent assembly in kathmandu, nepal, on september 18, 2015. The padma shamsher jbr himself was the inciter or promoter of this constitution. Sep 18, 2015 after years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. Nepal constitution 2072 2015 features new constitution nepal. Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation 14. Sep 20, 2015 the constitution of nepal 2072 passed on wednesday sept 16 by the constituent assembly meeting envisions a federal democratic republican and inclusive and prosperous nepal by institutionalising the achievements of the democratic movements held in the country. Some new provisions of fundamental rights have been added in the preliminary draft of the constitution of nepal, 2072 bs that is recently tabled in the constituent assembly ca for discussions. Nepals constitution and lessons for india the diplomat. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation.
Sep 20, 2015 nepal formally adopts new constitution amid protests from minorities. Eight police officers killed in nepal constitution. The constitution of nepal date of publication in nepal gazette 20 september 2015 2072. Nepal formally adopts new constitution amid protests from. The constitution as adopted in 2015 had a federal structure of six provinces, which the madhesis felt did not meet their needs for representation.
Citizens expressed mixed emotions after the historic event. Preamble part1 preliminary part2 citizenship part3 fundamental rights and duties part4 directive principles, policies and. The present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 2072 2015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 20632007 on september 21, 2015. The constitution of nepal does not recognize any religion as the official religion of the state. Nepals media and twitter users criticise indias reaction to their new constitution and the violence preceding and following it. Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation. The 2015 nepal blockade, which began on 23 september 2015, was an economic and humanitarian crisis which severely affected nepal and its economy nepal had accused india of imposing an undeclared blockade. Citizenship of nepal in context a decadelong civil conflict between maoist and state forces ended in 2006 with a comprehensive peace agreement. Nepal makes first amendment of its constitution four months. Nepal is a federal state which means there will be no unitary structure. Constitution of nepal 2015, unofficial english translation 1 part 1 preliminary 1. Nepal formally adopts new constitution amid protests from minorities. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf.
Nepals new national constitution has been praised for including provisions like equal rights for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and abolition of the death penalty. The constitution of nepal 2072 was endorsed on september 16, 2015 by the constituent assembly meeting by more than twothirds majority. 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. Sep 20, 2015 home random thoughts nepal constitution 2072 pdf download. Nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise posted september 21, 2015 00. 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. Nepal is trying to write a constitution for the second time, after the first constituent assembly ca of four years collapsed in may 2012. Trials and tribulations narrates the story of the constitution making process of nepal. Nov 17, 2017 this app provides easy way to read the constitution both in nepali as well as english language. Nov 09, 2015 the constitution of nepal a dream for peace, good governance, development and prosperity. In the world, there are very few instances where the new constitution has been made with 90% su. During, the constitutional development of nepal, the government of nepal act 2004 b. Support for participatory constitution building in nepal.
Constitution day in nepal was, in earlier years, held on november 9th to commemorate the 1990 constitution, but in 2015, a new constitution was enacted on september 20th, with the date of celebrations correspondingly being moved. Constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by. How nepals constitution got queered human rights watch. India has denied the allegations, stating the supply shortages have been imposed by madheshi protesters within nepal as a landlocked nation, nepal imports all of its petroleum supplies. Mar 19, 2015 nepal is trying to write a constitution for the second time, after the first constituent assembly ca of four years collapsed in may 2012. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution, 25 voted against, and 66 abstained in a vote. Sep 21, 2015 nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise posted september 21, 2015 00. After years of debate, nepal is celebrating a new constitution. There are more than 100 ethnic groups in nepal, and some say the. Press freedom in constitution of nepal 2015 4 center for media research nepal allegiance to the nation, abide by the constitution and law, compulsorily enlist when the state needs the service and to protect and conserve public property are listed as duties of each citizen in article 48. As per the constitution of nepal, the executive rights. Nepal had accused india of imposing an undeclared blockade. Nepal made history on 20 september 2015 with the promulgation of its new secular. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent legislative action.
S is the first and historical document of nepal which was declared by the shree iii padma shamsher jbr. Download pdf constitution of nepal 2015 official english translation by the ministry of law, justice and parliamentary affairs of nepal download pdf. Gdp from fy 201011 to fy 201516, the ratio of gross investment to gdp turned. Articles 42, 84, and 286 of the 2015 constitution were amended by the recent legislative. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution, 25 voted against, and 66 abstained in a vote on september 16, 2015. Posted in random thoughts by prabin parajuli on september 20, 2015. We, the sovereign people of nepal, internalizing the peoples sovereign right and right to autonomy and selfrule, while maintaining freedom, sovereignty, territorial. For n ow, leaders have proposed seven federal states. A copy of the nepalese constitution lies on the table inside the parliament in kathmandu, nepal. Why india needs to stop picking on nepal, and why nepal needs to show. It states nepal as a federal democratic republican nation.
Sep 23, 2015 nepal s media and twitter users criticise indias reaction to their new constitution and the violence preceding and following it. 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. If you do not want to download it, you can easily read it online. Nepals president yadav approves secular constitution.
Demonstrators armed with spears and axes have killed eight police officers in western nepal during escalating protests against a. The constitution of nepal 2072 passed on wednesday sept 16 by the constituent assembly meeting envisions a federal democratic republican and inclusive and prosperous nepal by institutionalising the achievements of the democratic movements held in the. Yet, after four years of delays and disputes, the countrys main political parties were unable to agree on federalism, a. Mar 29, 2018 the constitution of nepal 2072 was endorsed on september 16, 2015 by the constituent assembly meeting by more than twothirds majority. Download nepal constitution 2072 pdf directly from here. Nepal is governed according to the constitution which came into effect on sept 20, 2015, replacing the interim constitution of 2007. Yet, this constitution is far more progressive than any other in the past or even compared to that of india. Information from its description page there is shown below. These topic pages provide a quick overview and easy access to all content that can be found on ace for any give topic of interest weather encyclopaedia files, electoral materials, comparative data, consolidated replies, case studies, or other. Schedule4 states, and districts to be included in the. Sep 20, 2015 nepal president ram baran yadav signs a new constitution, nearly a decade after the country ended a longrunning civil war.
Constitution of the kingdom of nepal 2047 1990 whereas, we are convinced that the source of sovereign authority of the independent and sovereign nepal is inherent in the people, and, therefore, we have, from time to time, made known our desire to conduct the government of the counl ry in consonance with the popular will. Promulgation of the constitution of nepal 2015 was guided by the prime motive of political and social transformation, thereby ensuring liberties of the people belonging to different classes and communities and opening the vista of overall. And whereas we are firmly convinced that such arrangement is. India has denied the allegations, stating the supply shortages have been imposed by madheshi protesters within nepal. The constitutional development of nepal has not come a long way. Nepal president ram baran yadav signs a new constitution, nearly a decade after the country ended a longrunning civil war. The executive rights of the country are stated to be belonged to the council of ministers while the president would be ceremonial headofthestate.
Notes on the constitutional development of nepal grade 9. Police fired into a crowd of protesters trying to block a key border checkpoint and killed an indian civilian as anger over a new constitution boiled over. Himalaya, the journal of the association for nepal and. Nepals president yadav approves secular constitution bbc news. The constitution of nepal 2015 has made the human rights commission as a constitutional body. The constitution of the kingdom of nepal, 2015 date of red seal and gazette publication.
Nepal constitution born of bloodshed, compromise abc news. The constitution of nepal is divided into 35 parts, 308 articles and 9 schedules. All laws inconsistent with this constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. The first attempts at turning nepal into a republic came in 1948, when the introduction of even minor elements. Other matters relating to the maintenance of records setting out the identity of every citizen of. There are more than 100 ethnic groups in nepal, and some say the new constitution still. Nepal has also been regarded as the multi party democratic system. Out of the 598 members of the constituent assembly, 507 voted for the new constitution. Nepals constitution building process dd international idea. After two constituent assembly elections in 2008 and 20, the second constituent assembly promulgated a new constitution in september 2015. India and nepal must end their border dispute time. The constitution of nepal a dream for peace, good governance, development and prosperity.
Nepals constituent assembly has taken historic steps to adopt a new constitution that seeks to be broadly representative of the needs, interests, and aspirations of its people. When nepals president signed the countrys new constitution on september 20, some minority groups raised black flags in protest. And whereas we are firmly convinced that such arrangement is possible only. Nepal makes first amendment of its constitution four. Newly add fundamental right in constitution in nepal 2072. 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. 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. Nepals first democratic constitution is promulgated. Assembly runs out, without a constitution having been written. Much of the country cheered, celebrating the nations. 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 present constitution of nepal is nepal ko sambidhan 20722015 by replacing nepal ko interim sambidhan 20632007 on september 21, 2015. The newly added fundamental rights are the right to live with dignity, right to food, right to residence, right of senior citizens, consumer.
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