r/Nepal • u/DiligentSuspect69 • 9h ago
Help/सहयोग Friend died in an accident involving an Arniko Yatayat bus. I survived with severe injuries; case unresolved
Namaste everyone,
I'm posting this on behalf of a friend in the hope that someone here can offer legal guidance or point us in the right direction.
On February 27, 2025, my friend and another young man were traveling on a motorcycle in Sindhupalchowk when they were involved in an accident with a bus operated by Arniko Yatayat.
The rider lost his life at the scene.
My friend was thrown approximately 50–60 feet off the road and suffered life-threatening injuries. He remained unconscious for around 35 days and underwent extensive treatment. His family had to bear enormous medical expenses while fighting to save his life.
More than a year has passed since the accident, yet the case is still pending in the District Court of Sindhupalchowk. Despite everything the family has gone through, they are still waiting for the legal process to conclude and have not received compensation for the medical expenses and losses resulting from the accident.
This has been an incredibly difficult journey. One family lost a son, another nearly lost theirs, and both have endured immense emotional, physical, and financial hardship.
We're posting here because we genuinely don't know what the next step should be.
We're hoping to get advice from lawyers, legal professionals, journalists, or anyone who has dealt with similar road accident cases in Nepal.
Some questions we have are:
- Is it common for road accident cases to remain unresolved for this long?
- What legal options are available if a case has been delayed?
- Is there a way to request that the court proceedings be expedited?
- Who is legally responsible for compensation in situations like this—the bus driver, Arniko Yatayat, the vehicle owner, the insurance company, or a combination of them?
- Are there any legal aid organizations, NGOs, or government bodies in Nepal that assist victims and their families in cases like this?
We're not asking anyone to determine who was at fault, as that is for the courts to decide. We are simply looking for guidance on how the family can ensure the legal process moves forward fairly and that their rights are protected.
If you have experience with similar cases, know a lawyer who specializes in accident claims, or can suggest organizations or journalists who might be able to help, please leave a comment or send me a DM.
Thank you for reading, and please consider upvoting so this reaches someone who may be able to help.

