Abortion In Rural Nepal

Abortion Law and Legal Rights in Nepal

Nepal has undergone a legal transformation in its approach to abortion, evolving from a strict ban to a rights-based framework under the Safe Motherhood and Reproductive Health Rights Act, 2018. This article explains the legal grounds for abortion, penalties for unlawful procedures, and how the Muluki Penal Code governs abortion-related offenses. Alpine Law Associates offers expert legal support in abortion-related matters across Nepal.