Section 715: In case of double nationality, law of country of habitual residence to be applied

1) If this Part contains a provision to the effect that any matter is determined according to the law of the country of nationality and a person has the double nationality of two or more countries at the same time, his or her nationality shall be determined according to the law of the country of his or her nationality, where he or she habitually resides.

2) If such a matter cannot be determined according to the law of the country referred to in sub-section (1), it shall be determined according to the law of the country of his or her nationality, to which he or she has the closest connection.

Provided that in the case of a person who holds also the citizenship of Nepal or who has habitual residence in Nepal or is a non-resident Nepali citizen, it shall be determined according to the law of Nepal.

3) If the matter referred to in sub-section (1) concerns a refugee or stateless person, it shall be determined according to the law of the country of his or her habitual residence, and if even such a law cannot be determined, according to the law of the country of his or her residence for the time being.