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Ignorance of law is no excuse, but it is time the country elevated legal literacy

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Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash Human civilisation, which was initiated thousands of years ago, is now governed by strict laws and policies. If we look to the past, it is clear how much human civilisation has evolved over the course of time and how law and order have become a significant part of our society. Why would not it be? We as humans have experienced a lot. From famine to war to war to natural calamities, everything has paved the way for our society to be what it is today. One could hardly imagine a society without law in today’s scenario. We have discussions and discourses about how important law is and how important everyone should know it and stick by it. However, the reality in Nepal is different. “Ignorance of the law is no excuse” is a legal principle where an individual is held accountable or expected to follow the law and stick by the law even if they are unaware of the legal provisions. According to this principle, an individual gets punished due to ...