Nepal, Feb. 6 -- In a significant movement for the protection of consumers' rights, the government has decided to set up a consumer court, a development long awaited by consumers in the country. The decision to establish the first-ever court of this nature and mandate is in line with one such court envisioned by the Consumer Protection Act endorsed six years ago. A cabinet meeting held recently decided to set up the first judicial structure of its type in the country. The government's decision to establish the consumer court follows the recommendation made by the Judicial Council on October 28, 2024. The council recommended Judge Ram Prasad Sharma of Kathmandu District Court to chair the consumer court, and under-secretary Gehendra Raj R...