Nullum crimen sine lege, nulla poena sine lege
- Term
- Nullum crimen sine lege, nulla poena sine lege
- Meaning
- No act is a crime and no punishment may be imposed unless prescribed by a law in force at the time of the act.
- Context
Article 20(4) of the Constitution of Nepal embodies this maxim by barring punishment under any law not in force when the offence was committed.