Transcription of The National Penal (Code) Act, 2017
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1 Revised The National Penal ( code ) Act, 2017 Date of Authentication: 16 October 2017 Act number 36 of the year 2017 An Act Made To Amend And Consolidate Laws In Force Relating To Criminal Offences Preamble: Whereas, it is expedient to provide for a timely code on criminal offences, by amending and consolidating the laws in force relating to criminal offences, in order to uphold morality, decency, etiquette, convenience, economic interest of the public, by maintaining law and order in the country, maintain harmonious relationship and peace among various religious and cultural communities, and prevent and control criminal offences; Now, therefore, the Legislature-Parliament referred to in clause (1) of Article 296 of the Constitution of Nepal has enacted this Act.
Chapter-1 Preliminary 1. Short title and commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "National Penal (Code) Act, 2017". 2 (2) It shall commence on 17 August 2018 (first day of the month of Bhadra of the year 2075). 2. Extra-territorial application of the Act: Any person who commits any of the following offences outside Nepal shall be ...
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