Section 173: Document to be translated

1) If any document written in any language other than the Nepali language is submitted to the court in the form of evidence, the court may, as required, order the party who has submitted such document to submit an authentic translation of the document in the Nepali language.

2) The concerned party as ordered by the court pursuant to sub-section (1) shall make translation of such document in the Nepali language and submit its certified copy to the court.

3) If there arises any dispute as to the translation referred to in sub-section (2), the court may summon the presence of and examine any expert in such matter.