Supreme Court Orders Government to Formulate Regulations for Medicinal, Scientific, and Industrial Use of Cannabis
Summary
The Supreme Court has ordered the government to issue regulations within three months for the medicinal, scientific, and industrial use of cannabis, while rejecting full decriminalization and recreational legalization. It also directed strict controls on licensing, monitoring, and prevention of illegal cultivation and trafficking.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a mandamus requiring the government to draft and implement rules for medicinal, scientific, and industrial cannabis use within three months.
- The bench rejected demands for complete decriminalization and recreational use, saying such authority lies with parliament.
- The court said Nepal’s laws do not impose an absolute ban on controlled cannabis use and cultivation for medicinal and industrial purposes.
- It ordered a strict regulatory and monitoring system to prevent illegal cultivation, trafficking, and misuse.
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