Minister Lekhak assures of assuring public concerns while amending laws

Kathmandu, Aug 5: Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has said the Legislative Committee under the Council of Ministers will make sure that public concerns are addressed while amending laws. 

Talking to media following a meeting of the Bill Committee under the Council of Ministers at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers at Singha Durbar earlier today, the Minister said a need has been felt for further discussions and amendments regarding provisions related to polygamy, the legal age of marriage, advanced bail and imprisonment and fines. 

"A sub-committee has been formed within the Committee to address with these issues," he said. 

He informed that in today's meeting, amendments were proposed for five bills relating to the Criminal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Civil Code, Civil Procedure Code, and the law related to the determination of jail sentencing.

The sub-committee formed by the today's meeting, will consult with respective ministries and relevant bodies to conclude the matters. All the matters will be sorted out by the Committee, according to him. 

As the Minister said, the Committee secretary would make the necessary coordination, including with the Ministry of Law towards that end. 

The Minister called the meeting to discuss the proposed law that seeks  to amend the National Criminal Code Act, 2074, for legalizing polygamy under certain specific circumstances, among others. (RSS)