Law Day being observed today

KATHMANDU: The Law Day is being observed by organizing various programmes today. It is marked in commemoration of the day the Pradhan Nyayalaya, Supreme Court, was established in Nepal.

With the introduction of Nepal Supreme Court Act, 2008, the Supreme Court was set up on Baisakh 26, 2009 BS. The Supreme Court is observing the Day with special significance every year.

The Day is special to foster debate on independent judiciary, rule of law and establishment of the modern justice system.

The Supreme Court is organizing a special event this afternoon at the presence of President Ramchandra Paudel and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.