Muluki Criminal Code 2074 Medical Laws

Medical Negligence in Nepal (2026): Law, FIR & Compensation

A 2026 guide to medical negligence in Nepal under the Muluki Criminal Code 2074 (Sections 230–233), the Consumer Protection Act 2075 (2018), the Nepal Medical Council Act 2020 (1964), and the Constitution Article 35 (right to health). Covers the legal definition, the difference between negligence and malpractice, the four parallel remedies — Nepal Medical Council complaint, criminal FIR, civil compensation suit, consumer dispute committee — the time limits for each, and how Alpine Law Associates supports patients and families.