Nepal Legal Practice Area • Statutory Guidance
Cyber Law & Digital Media Law in Nepal
Cyber law in Nepal governs online commercial transactions, electronic signatures, digital evidence, and offenses committed through computers or communication networks. Primarily codified under the Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (ETA), cyber law addresses hacking, digital identity theft, online harassment, social media defamation, and digital payment fraud. Cybercrime cases are investigated by the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau and adjudicated by designated courts.
Primary Governing Nepalese Statutes:
- Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (ETA)
- Individual Privacy Act, 2075
- National Penal Code, 2074 (Provisions on Privacy and Reputation)
Key Practice Subtopics:
Cybercrime Complaint Filing at Nepal Police Cyber BureauOnline Financial Scams, Phishing & Banking FraudSocial Media Harassment, Identity Theft & DefamationAdmissibility & Preservation of Digital Electronic EvidenceData Privacy & Individual Privacy Act ComplianceE-Commerce & Digital Contract Validity
Published Legal Guides (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you file a complaint for cybercrime or online harassment in Nepal?
Complaints can be lodged directly at the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau (Bhotahiti, Kathmandu) or at any local district police office, which forwards the matter to the Cyber Bureau for technical investigation.