Supreme Court to Hear Plea Against Agreement Exempting Medical Services from Consumer Protection Act

Summary

The Supreme Court of Nepal is set to hear a writ petition challenging an agreement between the government and the Nepal Medical Association to exempt medical services from the Consumer Protection Act.

Key Points
  • A writ petition challenges an agreement exempting medical services from Nepal's Consumer Protection Act.
  • The petition was filed by Advocate Jayaprasad Paudel representing the Consumer Interest Protection Forum.
  • The agreement was between the government and Nepal Medical Association and was reached on Jestha 24, 2082.
  • The Supreme Court will hear the case before a joint bench of Justices Manoj Kumar Sharma and Shrikanta Paudel.
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