(1) Where there exists a bilateral treaty between Nepal and a foreign state on the exchange of mutual legal assistance, mutual legal assistance may be exchanged between Nepal and such a foreign state.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), if a foreign state makes a request, through the diplomatic channel, to the Government of Nepal for mutual legal assistance in respect of any particular legal proceedings and the request is accompanied by the assurance of affording mutual legal assistance in similar type of judicial
proceedings in the future, nothing shall bar the extension of legal assistance on a basis of reciprocity.
Provided that a judgment made by a foreign court in any matter not covered by a treaty may not be enforced.