On Wednesday(10th April), The Supreme Court, led by Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Prasanna B Varale, expressed concern over private hospitals’ failure to honor commitments to economically weaker sections. The court is reviewing a petition challenging standardized procedure rates for ophthalmological procedures. The All-India Ophthalmological Society argued that the rates should consider the country’s geographical and economic diversity. The case is set for further review on April 17.
