Nepal: Arbitration & Dispute Resolution

In the landmark ruling of Dish Media Network Limited vs. Revenue Tribunal Kathmandu et al. Writ No. 080-WO-0380, January 18, 2024 (2080/10/05 B.S.) (“Dish Home Case,”) the division bench of the Supreme Court of Nepal established a vital precedent bridging the gap between special tax statutes and general civil procedures. The bench, comprising Honorable Justices Dr. Manoj Kumar Sharma and Mahesh Sharma Paudel, ruled on whether administrative tax deadlines can completely bar a company’s access to justice during a medical crisis.