Policy Review: Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability(Offense and Punishment) Act, 2011

The primary goal of this review was to review the Caste-Based Discrimination and Untouchability (Offense and Punishment) Act 2011 and asses its efficacy, relevance, and alignment with the current socio-legal landscape in Nepal.

During the review process, critical areas requiring amendments and improvements were identified leading to meticulous preparation of a document of recommendation to effectively address and eliminate caste-based discrimination.

Dalit Lives Matter Global Alliance (DLMGA) collaborated with law experts, retired judges, and changemakers to review the Act.