Official Law of Nepal (2015)

Constitution of Nepal 2015

The supreme law of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, promulgated by the historic Constituent Assembly on 20 September 2015 (2072 Ashoj 3).

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Historical Journey

Story Behind the 2015 Constitution

65-Year Struggle (2007 - 2072)

From the declaration of King Tribhuvan in 1951 (2007 BS) to the Comprehensive Peace Accord of 2006, Nepali citizens aspired to draft a constitution by their elected representatives.

Constituent Assembly (537 Signatures)

Elected Constituent Assembly members extensively drafted the text. 537 of 598 members signed it, verified by CA Chairman Subash Nembang and promulgated by President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav on 20 September 2015.

Foundational Pillars

Institutionalized Nepal as a Federal Democratic Republic with 7 Provinces, Secularism, Proportional Inclusion, Socialism orientation, and independent Judiciary.

Constitutional Facts & Dates

Official metadata, promulgation date, and constitutional amendments

Official Name The Constitution of Nepal (2015)
Promulgation Date 20 September 2015 (2072 Ashoj 3 Sunday)
First Amendment 28 February 2016 (2072 Falgun 16) – Articles 42, 84, 286
Second Amendment 18 June 2020 (2077 Ashadh 4) – Schedule 3 (New Map Coat of Arms)
Total Structure 1 Preamble, 35 Parts, 308 Articles, 9 Schedules

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