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.
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