Understanding the Romeo and Juliet Law: Protecting Teen Love from Harsh Legal Consequences

KATHMANDU: On March 23, 2025, during a session of the Law, Justice, and Human Rights Committee, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak proposed two potential changes to Nepal’s marriage age laws as part of ongoing amendments to the Child Act. These options include setting the legal marriage age at 18 or adopting the Romeo-Juliet model, which would […]