Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has ruled out the possibility of regressive laws in a democratic republic.

For the enforcement of the Constitution and laws, all agencies require to play a balanced role, ensuring the principle of separation of powers. 

PM Oli was addressing a program organized by the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on the occasion of Civil Code Day on Sunday.

"We are at work to amend the existing laws and bring new ones based on need and experiences. Most of the bills are brought in this very session of the Parliament," PM Oli reminded, adding that only political democracy is not enough, so a full-fledged democracy is prioritized. In the full-fledged democracy, there is no inequality, discrimination and oppression, he assured. 

Flaws in the Civil Code could be corrected. There is no point in getting swayed after the rumour that a law on polygamy is in the offing. "We can not even think of such a provision in modern time," PM Oli reminded. 

The Head of the Government pledged support in guaranteeing prompt justice to the citizens. The executive respects the independence of the judiciary. This said, the paean as that of the Panchayat era is not entertained either, he made it clear. 

On the occasion, Chief Justice Prakashman Singh Raut said all organs of State have equally significant role in building just society and adhering to the rule of law in the country.

Similarly, Attorney General Ramesh Badal informed that efforts were afoot to make amendment to the Civil Code. 

 

Civil Code is a foundational law to establish and abide by the rule of law in the country, according to Chairman of the Nepal Bar Association, Prof Dr Bijay Prasad Mishra.

 

The Civil Code had come into enforcement on August 17, 2018..