Case filed at SC over lack of regulation in IVF and surrogacy clinics
Summary
A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court demanding government regulation of IVF and surrogacy clinics in Nepal due to lack of comprehensive law and oversight.
Key Points
- A writ petition has been filed at Nepal's Supreme Court seeking government action to regulate IVF and surrogacy practices.
- The petition highlights issues like unregulated sperm and egg donation, embryo use, and illegal commercial surrogacy.
- The petitioner criticizes the Ministry of Health and Population's guidelines on infertility management as insufficient and not legally binding.
- The Supreme Court is currently considering the case with interim orders sought from the bench.
