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Babarmahal 44617
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Establishment
Kathmandu District Court was established in the year 2021 B.S. (1964 A.D.). Historically, prior to the rule of then Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana, there were two courts in the district known as Kathmandu East Division and Kathmandu West Division. After the establishment of the Bhardari Adalat (Feudal Court) in 1962 B.S., the former Itachapali and Kotiling courts evolved into the Capital Kathmandu Criminal Court and the Capital Kathmandu Civil Court, respectively.
In 1963 B.S., several judicial bodies scattered across the Kathmandu Valley—including the Capital Kathmandu Criminal Court, Capital Kathmandu Civil Court, the Mint Office (Taksar), and the Revenue Office (Dhansar)—were relocated to Dillibazar. Since these four benches operated from the same location, the area became popularly known as "Charkhal" (meaning “four benches”).
On Falgun 7, 2021 B.S., the previously separate Capital Criminal and Civil Courts were unified under the name Kathmandu District Court, which continues to operate under this name today. In 2056 B.S., the court was relocated from Dillibazar to the former Office of the Auditor General at Babarmahal. Since Mangsir 3, 2070 B.S., the court has been operating from a newly constructed building in Babarmahal, Ward No. 11 of Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Due to space limitations, some courtrooms are also being operated in the Department of Forests building located directly opposite the main court complex.
The court registers over 14,000 new cases each year. Including pending and transferred cases, it deals with more than 22,000–23,000 cases annually. Over 2,500 applications are filed annually for the enforcement of judgments. The court also maintains an archive of over 350,000 case files dating back to 1942 B.S.
To operate effectively, the court is sanctioned to have 33 District Judges, along with administrative personnel including 1 Section Officer (Undersecretary) for Records, 1 for Enforcement, 31 Branch Officers, and a total of 298 staff members.
Jurisdiction
According to Article 126(1) of the Constitution of Nepal, 2072, judicial powers are exercised by courts and judicial bodies in accordance with the Constitution, other laws, and recognized legal principles. Article 127(1) of the Constitution provides for a three-tier court system in Nepal: the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts. It also allows for the creation of other judicial bodies or alternative dispute resolution mechanisms at the local level as needed.
Under Article 151(1) of the Constitution, except where federal law provides otherwise, District Courts have the authority to hear and adjudicate all cases within their jurisdiction. This includes habeas corpus petitions, injunction requests, appeals against decisions by quasi-judicial bodies, and appeals against decisions made by local judicial committees formed under provincial laws. The jurisdiction of district courts is further outlined in Section 7 of the Administration of Justice Act, 2073.
Our Services
The Kathmandu District Court provides the following services unless otherwise specified by law:
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Initiation and adjudication of all cases within its geographical jurisdiction
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Hearing of habeas corpus petitions
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Hearing of injunction (interim relief) applications
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Hearing appeals against decisions of quasi-judicial bodies such as:
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District Administration Office
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Land Revenue Office
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Judicial Committees
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Forest Office
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Guthi Corporation, etc.
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Provision of government-paid legal aid for the underprivileged or incapacitated
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Enforcement of court judgments
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Mediation services through a mediation center for applicable cases
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Court marriage registration
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Appointment of guardians and custodians
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Permission for adoption (religious son/daughter)
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Verification of power of attorney
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Judicial declaration of death
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Judicial declaration of bankruptcy or insolvency
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Appointment of Guthi managers
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Legal counseling services
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Free provision of special application forms and more
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