SC Keeps Medical Negligence Cases Under Consumer Law
The Supreme Court has kept intact the long-standing legal framework that allows patients to approach consumer courts against doctors and…
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Supreme Court Pulls Up States Over Delay in Implementing Allied Healthcare Professions Law
Expressing serious concern over the slow implementation of the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021, the…
SC Declares Trauma Care a Fundamental Right, Mandates Nationwide Emergency Response Reforms
In a landmark judgment that could significantly transform India’s emergency healthcare system, the Supreme Court has recognised access to trauma…
Centre Sets April 30 Deadline for CGHS Empanelment for Existing Hospitals
The Centre has set April 30, 2026, as the final deadline for existing private hospitals to complete empanelment formalities under…
SC: Court Cannot Decide Medical Syllabus, Dismisses Plea for Changes
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought modifications in the medical syllabus. A…
SC Says Failed Treatment Alone Not Negligence During Childbirth Death Case Hearing
The Supreme Court has ruled that a doctor cannot be held guilty of medical negligence merely because a patient does…
Delhi HC Directs Govt to Provide Online Information on Beds, Doctors Through HMIS
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi Government to ensure that citizens can access real-time information on hospital beds…
Allahabad HC Strikes Down 79% Reservation in Medical Colleges Across Four UP Districts
The Allahabad High Court has overturned a Uttar Pradesh government order that reserved over 79% of seats in government medical…
SC Upholds Pollution Boards’ Power to Impose Environmental Damages
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court has upheld the authority of Pollution Control Boards under the Water and Air…