Kathmandu, Aug. 6 -- The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal (NHRC) has suggested that the government engage in meaningful consultation with relevant stakeholders before finalising any amendments to the country's polygamy laws.

Issuing a press statement on Wednesday, NHRC Spokesperson Tikaram Pokharel said the issue of polygamy is not only a matter of criminal law but also a serious human rights concern.

The commission warned that hasty or unexamined changes to the legal framework could directly or indirectly encourage the practice, with long-term repercussions on families and society at large.

The NHRC has suggested studying legal practices in other democratic nations and aligning any amendments with Nepal's commitments under in...