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. Part -1 General Provisions Chapter-1 Preliminary 1. Short title and commencement: (1) This Act may be cited as the "National Penal (Code) Act, 2017".