Supreme Court bans removal and storage of women’s eggs
Summary
Nepal Supreme Court has issued an interim ban on the extraction and storage of women's and teenage girls' eggs, ordering strict monitoring of fertility clinics amidst reports of illegal activities.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has banned the extraction and storage of women’s and teenage girls’ eggs as an interim order.
- The ban was issued following a writ petition highlighting concerns of abuse and exploitation in fertility clinics.
- Reports of illegal egg extraction and sale by Hope Fertility and Diagnostic Pvt Ltd sparked public outrage.
- The Supreme Court has directed relevant government bodies to monitor fertility clinics and submit written responses.
