According to the Chapter 18 of the Muluki Criminal Code, 2074, where a man has a sexual intercourse with a woman without her consent or with a girl child below eighteen years of age even with her consent, the man shall be considered to commit rape on such woman or girl child.
Rape is also defined as the penetration of the penis into the mouth, anus, or vagina; penetration of the penis into any of these areas to whatever degree; and the insertion of any object other than the penis into the vagina.
Chapter-18 relating to Sexual Offences of the Muluki Criminal Code, 2074 is the substantial Rape Law in Nepal.The Section has completely prohibited the offence under rape in Nepal.
