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The Court observed that a standard labelling format could reduce confusion and make it easier for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
In medical emergencies where overcrowding, waiting periods and urgency compel patients to the nearest hospital regardless of empanelment status, a blanket rejection on procedural grounds violates the constitutional promise under Article 21, the Court directed independent reconsideration of each claim within four weeks with 6% interest.
“Such public roads are built and maintained through taxpayers’ funds. Therefore, there must be an equitable use of such roads, particularly by industries established for commercial gains.”
The Supreme Court highlights a gap in how serious vaccine-related adverse events are addressed and calls for a No-Fault Compensation Policy.
“Every medical practitioner owes to his patient a duty to exercise a reasonable degree of care, skill, and knowledge expected of a prudent practitioner in the same field.”
“Government is bound to give good health facilities to the citizens and it should reach to every citizen.”
Relaxing the firecracker ban on a test case basis, the Court directed the administration and police to ensure that use of firecrackers shall be confined between 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM and 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM on 2 days i.e., the one before and on the Diwali day.
by Akshaya Ganpath* and Saumya Tiwari**
“Health is an essential prerequisite for human beings and plays a vital role in national development. The right to health is an essential right, without which one cannot exercise its basic human rights.”
“Right to health is an essential component of human dignity, and it is the responsibility of the government to ensure that this right is protected and promoted for all individuals who are citizens of the nation.”
An article dated 11-7-2024 published in The New Indian Express, stated that despite Apheresis Machine’s potential to significantly improve platelet availability, it remains unused, forcing patients to seek treatment elsewhere.
Silicosis is an incurable occupational lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of silica dust, and it has been rampant throughout India due to inadequate detection, monitoring, and remedial measures.
“The people inhabiting the Kalvarayan hills are from economically and socially backward sections of the Society and their fundamental right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution need to exercised to the fullest.”
“Failure on the part of a government hospital to provide the timely medical treatment to a person in need of such treatment results violation of his right to life guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, as has been done in the instant case.”
“The petitioner submitted that Dargahs and surrounding monuments ought to be protected as they are of historical, artistic and archaeological interest. Further, the sites in question have been noted in authoritative studies, thus eliminating any question of encroachments.”
While the applicant’s right to healthcare and medical treatment is a fundamental consideration, it cannot be allowed to overshadow the pressing need to investigate fairly and ensure that due legal processes are followed.
The Supreme Court held that the IAF and the Indian Army were vicariously liable, jointly and severally, as the former was Veteran’s immediate employer and the latter was the organization controlling and in charge of the Military Hospital
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.
It is time to ensure that a convict who leaves the correction home/prison is restored to the society as a law-abiding citizen who has repented his past conduct. This can be achieved only if the mental health issues of the convicts in prisons are recognized and attended to, rejecting the notion that this view is too idealistic.
Bombay High Court observed that confusion in the case a medicinal or pharmaceutical product may have disastrous effect on the health.