Is incest between adults a crime in Nepal?

Criminal offense

Criminal offense

Nepal is one of 111 countries classified “Criminal offense” for incest between adults — 68% of the 164 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Laws regarding incest
Last checked
15 September 2026
How it was classified
Read directly from the source’s own table, without interpretation.

Nearby countries

India
Legal between adults
Bhutan
Criminal offense
Bangladesh
Criminal offense
Pakistan
Criminal offense
Myanmar
Criminal offense
Tajikistan
Legal between adults

Other laws in Nepal

Same-Sex Marriage
Marriage legal
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
18+
Sex Work
Illegal
Pornography
Illegal
Divorce
Legal
Non-Binary Recognition
Recognized
Same-Sex Adoption
Not permitted
Marriage Age
18+

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