National convention of Government Attorneys from Dec 23

Baniyani– The national convention of government attorneys is going to be held on December 23 in Kathmandu for effective implementation of the newly enforced Criminal Code. 


The Code that went into effect since August 17 this year replaces General Code popularly known as Muluki Ain. 
According to the Jhapa District Court Judge, Keshav Prasad Panta, the convention will dwell on the ambiguous provisions giving multiple layers of interpretation that are in the new Criminal Code and remove them. 


A total of 25 working papers would be presented in the convention. "The convention is also expected to enhance the capacity of the lawyers," said Judge Panta. 


Furthermore, he is confident that the convention would contribute in deliver justice in an objective manner. 
Around 400 government prosecutors and lawyers from 80 stakeholder agencies in the country will participate in the event. 
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