Medical Negligence in Nepal (2026): NMC + Civil Code + CPA Guide
A 2026 practitioner's guide to medical negligence in Nepal under the tri-statute framework — the Nepal Medical Council Act 2020, the Muluki Civil Code 2074 negligence provisions (Sections 672 to 684), and the Consumer Protection Act 2075 — covering the four elements of negligence, the Bolam standard for professional care, the multi-track remedy options (NMC complaint, Consumer Court, District Court civil suit, criminal complaint), compensation ranges, documentation requirements and hospital vicarious liability.


