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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.
This article explores the provisions related to HIV in Nepal’s Muluki Penal Code, 2074 (2017), which criminalizes intentional transmission of the virus, addresses negligence, and protects the rights of people living with HIV. The law ensures that HIV-positive individuals are held accountable for reckless transmission while also safeguarding their rights in healthcare, employment, and social settings. The provisions also address abortion rights for HIV-positive women and penalties for rape involving HIV transmission.
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