Legal Deadline & Limitation Calculator
Compute statutory limitation periods (Had-Myad), appeal filing deadlines, rejoinder windows, and writ response dates under Nepal procedural law. Automatically flags court holidays and limitation expiry.
1. Case & Order Timeline
Enter notice service date, court summons, or judgment announcement date.
Final Filing Deadline (Court Hours)
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Statutory Limitation Periods in Nepal
Under the Code of Civil Procedure 2074 and the Judicial Administration Act 2073, miss a statutory deadline and an otherwise valid lawsuit or appeal is dismissed on preliminary grounds.
| Proceedings / Filing Type | Governing Statute | Statutory Limit | Statutory Exception / Extension |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writ Petition (Pradhyakshya / Paramadesh) | Constitution of Nepal Art. 133 / 144 | Usually within 35 to 90 days of grievance or unconstitutional order | Ongoing rights violations have continuous cause of action. |
| Appeal against District Court Judgment | Code of Civil Procedure 2074, Section 209 | 35 Days from receipt of certified judgment copy / notification | Court can grant up to 30 days Meyadi extension upon genuine cause. |
| Written Statement / Rejoinder (Pratuttar Patra) | Code of Civil Procedure 2074, Section 112 | 70 Days from service of court summons and plaint copy | Can be extended by court order up to an additional 30 days. |
| Revision Application to Supreme Court (Punarabedan) | Judicial Administration Act 2073, Section 12 | 90 Days from the High Court judgment announcement date | Strict limitation; late filings require exceptional leave. |
| Enforcement of Court Decree (Faisala Karyannayan) | Code of Civil Procedure 2074, Section 240 | 1 to 2 Years from the date decree becomes final and non-appealable | Varies by nature of civil judgment (money claim vs land restitution). |
| Contractual Breach / Damages Claim | Muluki Civil Code 2074, Section 539 | 2 Years from the date of breach of contract or discovery of default | Written acknowledgement of debt resets the limitation period. |
How to Accurately Compute Court Deadlines in Nepal
Follow the statutory computation principles applied by the Supreme Court and High Courts of Nepal.
Determine the Trigger Date
Identify the exact day the summons was officially served, the order was pronounced, or the certified copy was received. In Nepal law, the count starts from the following calendar day.
Apply Statutory Limitation Days
Select or input the statutory days allowed (e.g., 35 days for appeals under Sec 209, 70 days for written defense under Sec 112).
Account for Saturday & Judicial Holidays
Under the General Clauses Act, if the final limitation day lands on a court vacation or gazetted public holiday (Saturday), filing is legally permitted on the immediate next court opening day.
Document in Firm Tareek Diary
Export or copy the calculated deadline date directly into your KanunSoft matter registry or court calendar to receive automated SMS and email alerts.
Questions About Nepal Legal Deadlines & Limitation
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