Laws & Policies

The laws governing social media crime in Nepal are regulated by a number of different statutes. However, The Electronic Transaction Act, 2063 is the only IT law in Nepal.

Some of the laws and regaulations to combat cyber crime are as follows:

1.The Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 ( 2006)

The Electronic Transactions Act, 2063 (2006) provides a legislative framework to control electronic transactions and combat cybercrime. The act contains provisions for prosecuting cybercriminals and defending victims’ rights.

Section 47 : laws relating to social media crime in Nepal

2. National Penal Code, 2074 (Part 3)

Section 298 : Prohibition of breaching privacy through electronic means

Section 295 : Prohibition of disfiguring photographs of any person without their consent

Section 307 : Prohibition on committing libel ( defame another person by making false    accusation through written words, signs and conduct)