Nepal
Dhungana v. the Government of Nepal, (August 2, 1995)
Supreme Court of Nepal
Keywords: Discrimination-Gender/Sex
Brief Summary: The case challenged a Nepalese law which entitled sons to a share of their father's property at birth, but daughter could only obtain the same share if they remained unmarried until the age of 35.
CEDAW: The court referenced the state's obligations under CEDAW as it directed the Nepalese Government to draft new, non-discriminatory legislation.
Case brief from CEDAW At Work in "CEDAW: Treaty For The Rights of Women"