Criminal Lawyers Help Desk

The main governing laws for Criminal Law in Nepal are
The Criminal Code, 2017
The National Criminal Procedure Code, 2017

Criminal Case: Involves Crimes against the state, prosecuted by the Government, seeks to penalize the offenders, must be proven beyond reasonable doubt

Civil Case: Involves disputes between individuals, case initiated by the affected person, settlement based as well compensation provision to the victim 

Criminal Cases be initiated in general, 2 ways: 
a. one is through a private prosecution Case and 
b. another through Government/state prosecution Case

Criminal Cases starts with the filing of FIR (First Information Report) in the nearest Police Station

FIR stands for First Information Report. It is the first formal complaint submitted to the police detailing a crime, which initiates the process of investigation

The following person can file an FIR for a criminal offense;
    a.  The Victim of the offense
    b.  Relatives or guardians of the victim
    c.  Anyone person who has seen or have knowledge of the offense
    d.  Police, if they receive information from other sources
     e.  Government of Nepal-in State Cases
 

After an FIR is registered, the Police immediately begin an investigation on the registered complaint, which involves gathering evidence, recording formal statement of relevant parties, arresting the suspect, if necessary, detain the arrested suspect and questions them regarding the crime committed.

No one can be arrested without a reason.

Police must receive permission (arrest warrant) from the District Court for the purpose of arresting a suspect on the crime. 

Yes, the Police have right to arrest a suspect immediately.