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Historic Victory for Equality as Nepal's Supreme Court Mandates Same-Sex Marriage Rights
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Following a dedicated legal journey spanning nearly two decades, Nepal's highest court has issued a binding directive ordering the government to guarantee equal marriage rights for gender and sexual minorities. The landmark ruling also dismissed an opposing counter-writ, securing a major milestone for human rights and inclusivity in the region.
Following a dedicated legal journey spanning nearly two decades, Nepal’s highest court has issued a binding directive ordering the government to guarantee equal marriage rights for gender and sexual minorities. The landmark ruling also dismissed an opposing counter-writ, securing a major milestone for human rights and inclusivity in the region.