Freedom of religion in Nepal

Nepal is constitutionally a secular republic under the Constitution of Nepal 2015, which defines secularism as the “protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial” and guarantees the right of individuals and communities to profess, practice, and preserve their faiths without state favoritism toward any religion. The 2015 Constitution and the subsequent 2017 Penal Code prohibit proselytism and the conversion of others, imposing penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment or fines, though personal conversion and private worship remain protected.

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Freedom of religion in Nepal

Nepal is constitutionally a secular republic under the Constitution of Nepal 2015, which defines secularism as the “protection of religion and culture handed down from time immemorial” and guarantees the right of individuals and communities to profess, practice, and preserve their faiths without state favoritism toward any religion. The 2015 Constitution and the subsequent 2017 Penal Code prohibit proselytism and the conversion of others, imposing penalties of up to five years’ imprisonment or fines, though personal conversion and private worship remain protected.

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