Art. 18 · Part 3
Right to Equality
समानताको हक
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Original Text
All citizens shall be equal before law. No discrimination on grounds of origin, religion, race, caste, tribe, sex, physical condition, marital status, pregnancy, economic condition, language or ideology.
💡 Plain Language Explanation
Everyone is equal under law - the state cannot treat you worse because of your caste, gender, ethnicity, disability, or politics. 15 protected characteristics listed. This is the foundation of all anti-discrimination law.
🇳🇵 नेपाली व्याख्या
सबै नागरिक कानुनको नजरमा समान। धर्म, जाति, लिङ्ग, भाषा, विचार आधारमा भेदभाव निषेध।
✅ Good Aspects
Legal basis to challenge discrimination in any court.
⚠️ Concerns
Caste discrimination remains widespread, especially in Madhesh and rural areas.
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