The Delhi High Court has sought a medical report on PFI leader E Abubacker’s health after he requested treatment in a private hospital instead of AIIMS. The NIA opposed the plea, calling AIIMS the best medical facility.
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Union Government, UGC, and NTA regarding a PIL filed by Mona Arya, seeking entrance exam fee exemptions for women candidates applying to centrally-funded institutions. Arya argues this would aid financially disadvantaged women in pursuing higher education, highlighting a previously unimplemented 2010 memorandum.
Christian Michel James told a Delhi court he “can’t accept bail”, calling it unsafe in the AgustaWestland case. On March 4, the Delhi High Court granted him bail in the ED’s chopper scam case. The court also imposed necessary conditions for his release. However, Michel expressed concerns about his security.
The Supreme Court of India mandated AIIMS to admit a medical aspirant with 68% locomotor disability under the Scheduled Castes PwBD quota for the 2025 MBBS course. It reinforced reasonable accommodation as a fundamental right, addressing systemic discrimination and emphasizing the need for educational institutions to ensure equal opportunity for persons with disabilities.
The United Doctors Front (UDF) has submitted a Public Interest Litigation to the Supreme Court, highlighting the exploitative working conditions of resident doctors in India. They report that doctors often work 70-100 hours weekly, violating established regulations, impacting health and patient safety. The UDF seeks enforcement of proper duty hours as per existing guidelines.
The Supreme Court warned Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in Delhi for failing to provide free treatment to poor patients as per its lease agreement. The bench is considering handing over the hospital to AIIMS if non-compliance persists. It has demanded records on free treatments and bed strength. The court also asked the Delhi government to clarify the hospital’s lease status.