The Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2063 (2007) - Digital Himalaya

THE INTERIM CONSTITUTION OF NEPAL, 2063 (2007)AS AMENDED BY THE FIRST TO SIXTH AMENDMENTS7. Observance of Human Rights, Fundamental Rights and HumanitarianLawRemaining committed to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948,international humanitarian law and fundamental principles and norms concerninghuman rights, both sides express their consent to the following issues-7.1. Human Rights7.1.1. Both sides reconfirm their commitment to the respect and protection ofhuman rights and commitment to the international humanitarian law andaccept that nobody shall be discriminated on the basis of colour, gender,language, religion, age, race, national or social origin, wealth, disability, birthor any other status, opinion or faith.7.1.2. Both sides agree to create an atmosphere for the Nepali people to enjoytheir civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights and are committed tocreate an atmosphere where such rights are not violated in the future underany condition.7.1.3. Both sides express the commitment that impartial investigation and actionshall be carried out in accordance with law against the persons responsible forcreating obstructions to exercise the rights stated in the Accord and ensure thatimpunity shall not be encouraged. Apart from this, they also ensure the rightsof the victims of conflict and torture and the rights of the family of disappearedpersons to obtain relief.7.1.4. Both sides shall not carry out acts of torture, kidnapping and forced laboragainst the public in general and shall also take necessary action to discouragesuch acts.7.1.5. Both sides shall, on the basis of norms and values of secularism, respectsocial, cultural and religious sensitivity, religious sites and the religious faithof individuals.7.2. Right to Life7.2.1. Both sides respect and protect an individual's fundamental right to life.No one shall be deprived of this fundamental right and no law shall be madethat provides for capital punishment.292