Art. 1 · Part 1
Constitution as Fundamental Law
संविधान मूल कानुन
Original Text
This Constitution is the fundamental law of Nepal. Any law inconsistent with this Constitution shall, to the extent of such inconsistency, be void. It shall be the duty of every person to observe this Constitution.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
The Constitution is the supreme rulebook - supreme over Parliament, the PM, the President. Every other law must follow it. If any law contradicts it, that law becomes void automatically.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
संविधान नेपालको सर्वोच्च कानुन हो। यससँग बाझिने कुनै पनि कानुन अमान्य हुन्छ।
✅ Strengths
Provides legal certainty. Citizens can challenge any unconstitutional law in Supreme Court.
⚠️ Concerns
Courts are slow and expensive - many rights violations go unchallenged by ordinary citizens.