NEPALGUNJ, Feb. 13 -- Anjudevi Shrestha,33, from Badhaiyatal-2, Bardiya and Suprita Gurung, also 33, from Bandipur-5, Tanahun began dating about five years ago and tied the knot according to their tradition. However, they did not receive a legal marriage certificate at that time.

Now, the couple has obtained a marriage registration certificate gaining legal recognition. Despite society's tendency to reject same-sex marriage, they have successfully secured their legal status.

The marriage registration certificate was provided by Deepak Nepali, the local registrar and ward secretary of Baghaiyatal-2. Anju and Suprita applied for marriage registration at the ward office on January 18.

Arjun Subedi, the chief administrative officer of the ...