Section 124: Discussion may be held between plaintiff and defendant

1) If the accused has not pleaded guilty of the offence pursuant to Section 123, the court may order to hold discussion between the plaintiff and the defendant in order to ascertain the matter to be adjudged in the case.

2) If an order is made to hold discussion pursuant to sub section (1), the plaintiff, defendant and the accused, in respect of a case in which the Government of Nepal is plaintiff, shall also appear in the court, and if such accused so wishes, his or her law practitioner may also appear.

3) In the discussion referred to in sub-section (1), the plaintiff and the defendant may present claim and defense and evidence relevant thereto, respectively.

4) The court may ascertain the matter to be adjudged in the case from the claim, defense and evidence submitted by the plaintiff and the defendant pursuant to sub-section (3).