Nepal’s civil law landscape has transformed significantly with the replacement of the Muluki Ain (Country Code), 1963, by the Muluki Civil Code, 2018. This consolidated framework now governs civil disputes across Nepal, with district courts serving as primary adjudicators.

Juris Academy & Research Center provides expert legal services across family law, real estate, contract matters, and private international law, delivering strategic representation at all court levels.

Civil Litigation Expertise

Our Core Services:

• Contractual Matters: Validity assessment, enforcement, breach claims, and damages recovery
• Civil Rights Enforcement: Applications and writ petitions across all court tiers
• Damages and Tort Claims: Comprehensive representation in damages suits, tortious claims, and equity matters
• General Transactions: Legal support for various transactional disputes
• International Conflicts: Cross-border litigation, foreign judgment enforcement and recognition
• Guardianship Proceedings: Legal representation in guardianship matters
• Eminent Domain: Property appropriation and compensation disputes

Family Law

Nepal’s family law cases are adjudicated by district courts, with many disputes resolved through mediation before full litigation. We provide comprehensive family law services tailored to Nepal’s legal framework.

Our Services:

• Marriage Registration: Legal registration assistance and court marriage facilitation
• Property Partition: Consensual and contested property divisions, including alimony and maintenance claims
• Divorce Proceedings: Expert representation in divorce suits and related matters
• Child Custody and Adoption: Specialized counsel on custody disputes and adoption procedures
• International Family Law: Cross-border family disputes involving conflict of laws

Real Estate Law

Nepal’s real estate sector, governed by the Land Reform Act, 1963, faces ongoing challenges including tenancy rights, Guthi (Trust) rights, and communal ownership disputes. The prevalence of fraud and corruption in land transactions requires meticulous legal attention.

Our Specialized Services:

Due Diligence & Documentation:

• Comprehensive immovable property investigations and title verification
• Traditional deed drafting (Tamasuk, usufruct, mortgage, pledge deeds)
• Ownership transfer agreements for apartments and flats

Transaction Support:

• Real estate agreement negotiation and drafting (lease, sub-lease, commercial leases)
• Collateral financing agreements for real estate development
• Land acquisition and transfer advisory, including government and forest land securitization

Dispute Resolution:

• Land encroachment and eminent domain representation
• Defective title transfer disputes
• Property ownership and boundary conflicts

Juris Academy & Research Center combines deep understanding of Nepal’s civil law framework with practical expertise to deliver effective solutions for complex civil disputes.