Art. 18 · Part 3
Right to Equality
समानताको हक
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।
✅ Strengths
Legal basis to challenge discrimination in any court.
⚠️ Concerns
Caste discrimination remains widespread, especially in Madhesh and rural areas.